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A Cosmic Beast - August 12th - 18th

🌟 This week’s astrological weather is indeed a cosmic beast, with Mars conjunct Jupiter in Gemini at 16 degrees squaring Saturn in Pisces while Mercury is Retrograde moving between Virgo and Leo. If you're alive and breathing and moving on this planet you can definitely feel the intensity building! Let's spend a few moments with the wisdom of astrology to help us move through this energy with awareness that many will foo foo.  I promise it will assist you as you allow yourself to not be ruled by astrology but indeed informed by its wisdom.  Let’s look at these dynamic energies that are presenting this week for us in the cosmos.



Energy and Expansion vs. Restriction and Reality:

Mars Conjunct Jupiter in Gemini:

Mars, the warrior planet, fuels our drive, ambition, and assertiveness, while Jupiter, the great benefic, expands whatever it touches—whether it is knowledge, opportunity, enthusiasm, anxiety, frustration or will. In Gemini, a sign of communication and intellect, this conjunction will indeed amplify our mental energy, curiosity, and desire to explore new ideas.


Square to Saturn in Pisces:

However we have Saturn, the taskmaster, brings a sobering influence, emphasizing structure, discipline, and the need for boundaries. In Pisces, a sign of dreams and intuition, Saturn's presence can create tension between our lofty ideals and the practical steps required to achieve them.


Balance your enthusiasm with practicality. While the Mars-Jupiter conjunction inspires bold thinking and rapid action, Saturn’s square urges us to ground our aspirations in reality. Plan well and stay disciplined to harness this intense potent energy!  The other factor to consider is to not get too attached to how you think things should go this week. It is bound to show up in a messy way but can also be illuminating and create a new path forward as this is a cycle being reset in our Gemini house for the first time is 35 years!


Communication and Conflict:


With Gemini's influence, the way we communicate becomes paramount. Mars can make our words sharp and direct, while Jupiter can make them grandiose and far-reaching.


Be mindful of your communication style. Strive for clarity and avoid impulsive or exaggerated statements that could lead to misunderstandings or conflicts, especially with Saturn’s restrictive energy testing our patience.


Intellectual Growth and Challenges:


This conjunction in Gemini is a powerful catalyst for intellectual pursuits, learning, and information exchange. It’s a time to embrace new knowledge and expand your mental horizons. The other side of this is that you could feel over spent or like the thoughts won’t stop.  It’s a good time to practice grounding and being in nature to soothe the mind.


Saturn in Pisces may present obstacles or delays, testing our commitment and resilience. Approach learning and intellectual challenges with perseverance. Embrace the growth opportunities presented by Mars and Jupiter, but be prepared for Saturn's tests of endurance and depth.


Strategic Planning and Patience:

Mars and Jupiter’s Ambition: The combination of Mars' drive and Jupiter's expansive vision can lead to ambitious plans and ventures.


Saturn's square reminds us that not all plans will unfold smoothly or quickly. Patience and strategic planning are essential. Mercury being retrograde is also asking us to be wise and discerning in the way that we are wanting what we want to go a certain way.


Develop a detailed plan of action yet be prepared for possible delays or revisions. Saturn rewards those who are methodical and patient. *I love Saturn energy.  He makes us responsible for our lives choices and actions.  Be humble during this week.  Strive for balance between the fate and will aspects of your life.


Conclusions and advice:


It is very likely this week will feel scattered, intense and often like you’re not sure what to do to make the navigation less tense, but I can assure you that if you practice self awareness, discipline and bit of jovial optimism, you can move through this.  This will of course affect us all differently as our charts are not the same, however, be patient and know that you may not know what another is going through this week either. Practice being a kind and patient human as these energies will have all of us feeling a need to move with a bit more speed and will than normal.  Saturn will not have something to say or may not allow it, and mercury will have you questioning any beginning or big new moves you make if you do choose to push too hard!


Also, with only a tone of wanting to assist your life in the best way, I wouldn’t start anything new this week, as it will bake in this energy to whatever that is.  Wait a couple weeks as this is, in fact, the week of 2024 that most astrologers have been watching and dissecting.  There are so many more things that I could say but I will leave this here and allow you to process it, feel it and choose the way you may use this cosmic print that is emitting its powerful energy onto the earths realm!  Astrology is real science and it works, if you can let go of any blocks you hold.  The Ancients knew, the stars incline, they do not compel!  You are the power.  WE can channel these energies to foster growth, resilience and intentional purpose!


May you harness the power of your own life while allowing the cosmos to help you live your highest and greatest expression your soul is desiring to pursue!



So much love to you!  Stay grounded and know that you are the power and you are the guiding force in your every moment!  Hold that in your heart!  This week is sure to offer you some lessons to confidently rise into that space and find your confidence and joy in your being!  May your journey through the intense cosmos this week be guided by this insight and grace.


Angela

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