2011 August Forecast

On whole August will be a slower, less frantic month but communication could be a challenge.

The new moon of July 30th kicks off with Mercury, planet of communication, opposite Neptune, watery planet of illusion.  While Neptune is adept at tapping into our dreams, it struggles with the work-a-day world of facts and figures. And these two planets continue this dance throughout the month. By the full moon of August 13th, Mercury is again opposite of etheric Neptune. At best, we have inspired thinking, but at worst we have confusion and outright deceit.

On August 3rd, Mercury turns retrograde, meaning from our viewpoint on earth, the planet appears to move backwards through the skies.  Traditionally this signals a planet not behaving as it should, and as Mercury is Hermes, messenger of the gods, communication can go a bit haywire, as can the electronics that facilitate our day-to-day communication and work exchanges.

Bottom line: This month, especially between August 3rd and August 26th, take particular care with your language, your emails, and your planning. Double check and repeat instructions to avoid mistakes. Travel can be a bit more hectic and frustrating, so schedule additional time to allow for any unexpected problems that might arise.

It’s a perfect time to reorganize, revisit projects that need to be finished, and get your paperwork in order. If you’ve been putting something off, now is the time to return to it.

Often you will hear Mercury retrogrades are a bad time to sign contracts. Take this with a grain of salt. Mercury is retrograde roughly three times a year for three weeks at a time and not every contract signed during these periods is a catastrophe. Just read the fine print and make sure you understand the terms clearly. If you are renewing a contract, the symbolism of Mercury retrograde is perfect (i.e., you are revisiting paperwork).

On August 16th and 17th, Mars will activate last month’s eclipse point, which can trigger events in particular areas of your life, which I’ve listed below (see last month’s newsletter for more detail).

This month’s stones are all to shore up communication, as we can all use a bit of support on that front for August.

If you know your rising sign (ascendant), read that forecast first. Otherwise, read your birth sign.

 

ARIES: The first half of the month brings more friends and play than you’ve had in awhile. Enjoy a bit of R&R. By mid-month, work and health are your focus. Take particular care with your communication in these areas. Aug 16-17 hotspots: home & career.  Gemstone: Celestite

TAURUS: Duties at home and in your career will keep you busy for the first few weeks of August. Later in the month you can kick back and enjoy socializing with others. Communicating with kids or expressing yourself with friends may be fraught with sand traps. Take a deep breath and try again.  Aug 16-17 hotspots: travel, communication. Gemstone: Aquamarine

GEMINI: Even Gemini can trip on their tongues this month, especially around the house, so go slow when making promises to family. In general, confusion can abound around travel plans, home and career, so make lists, double check them, and follow up on details. August 16-17 hotspots: finances, debt.  Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli.

CANCER: The Mercury retrograde cycle hits Cancer natives particularly hard this month, so proceed with caution. Be particularly careful when handling your bills and traveling, as it can be easy to make mistakes. August 16-17 hotspots: relationships.  Gemstone: Amazonite.

 

LEO: Loved ones don’t mean to misunderstand you, but at every turn they seem to be doing just that. Take a big breath and explain it again. Pay particular attention to contractual paperwork dealing with money as well this month, as the extra care will pay off.  August 16-17 hotspots: health, secrets.  Gemstone: Chrysocolla.

 

VIRGO: Negotiating with others might be fraught with hidden agendas and unseen difficulties. No one is trying to be frustrating, they’re just a bit unconscious about their needs, so everything takes effort. People may misinterpret your intentions, so be aware of your environment and your audience.  August 16-17 hotspots: friends, creative self-expression. Gemstone: Larimar.

 

LIBRA: This month it’s easy to trip yourself up without realizing you have. Self-sabotage can rear its ugly head when you leave your fears unexamined, so pull them out for a spell and take a good look. Best plan of action is to be as direct and forthright as possible. August 16-17 hotspots: Career, home & family.  Gemstone: Kyanite

 

SCORPIO: You’ll probably find you’re busy this month with friends and various associates. Make the most of it. Stumbling blocks can come when you find you don’t share the same long-range vision or you’re unable to communicate that vision clearly. Be patient and try again. August 16-17 hotspots: friends, dreams. Gemstone: Azurite.

SAGITTARIUS: It might be hard to get traction this month in your career. If you find yourself visible but the spotlight shining on all the wrong things, speak less, listen more, and double check your facts. This is definitely a month when less is more. August 16-17 hotspots: Finances, debts, endings. Gemstone: Turquoise.

CAPRICORN: If you’re traveling this month, take care to give yourself extra time to make connections and get through security. Same goes if you have to teach or present information this month. Plan for contingencies.  August 16-17 hotspots: relationships, self-presentation. Gemstone: Apatite.

 

AQUARIUS: Spending less and tackling paperwork connected to personal finance and paying off debt will get you on track this month. Inattention to these areas can create major problems this month and down the road. August 16-17 hotspots: health, secrets. Gemstone: Blue Lace Agate.

 

PISCES: Relationships can be complicated this month, though hiding out from everyone  will only aggravate the problems. For your relationships to run smoothly, you need to be able to articulate what you want and need (start with a list) and listen carefully to what the other party wants and needs. Avoidance isn’t an option, so you might as well talk. August 16-17 hotspots: friends, self-expression. Gemstone: Sodalite.

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