August 2013 Celestial Events

August 6 - New Moon 5:51 pm EDT (14 Leo)

August 8 - Mercury into Cancer

August 16 - Venus enters Libra 

August 20 - Full Moon 9:45 pm (29 Aquarius)

August 22 - Sun into Virgo

August 23 - Mercury into Virgo

August 27 - Mars enters Leo

August 28 - Ceres in Virgo

Aquarius Full Moon August 20

This month's full moon is in Aquarius on August 20, 2013 at 9:45 pm EDT. This is the second Aquarius full moon of 2013, the first one occurring on July 22nd. The Sun is in Leo and the Moon is in Aquarius. Full moons illuminate the shadow side of both signs, encouraging us to acknowledge, heal and release this side of ourselves.  The question now, is how to stay true to ourselves, while being a part of the whole. Jupiter continues to activate Uranus and Pluto, and on August 24 - 27, Venus, Jupiter, Pluto and Uranus will form a grand cross in the cardinal signs, focusing on values, priorities and changes in the area of partnerships.

Leo New Moon August 6, 2013

 

The new moon this month occurs in Leo on August 6, 2013 at 5:51 pm EDT. Both the Sun and Moon are in Leo, a fire sign ruled by the Sun. Leo rules creativity, love, and the power of acting from the heart. Each one of us is a star and this month we can learn to shine our light brightly whereever we find ourselves. Jupiter opposes Pluto on August 7, exposing the beliefs and structures that need to crumble in order to build more sustainable lives. Jupiter squares Uranus on August 21, expanding the need for innovation and reform. Jupiter forms a Grand Trine this month with Neptune in Pisces and Saturn in Scorpio, continuing the flow of feelings, intuition and empathy.

Jupiter in Cancer, June 2013 - July 2014

Jupiter entered the sign of Cancer on June 27, 2013 where it will stay until July 2014. Jupiter signifies expansion, hope, belief, faith, the legal system and religion. As Jupiter travels through each sign for approximately one year, it gives all things related to that sign a little boost, a bit of extra luck and benefits. Cancer symbolizes feelings, emotions, family, food, and the feminine. This next year will bring a focus on all things related to this Cancer archetype. The legal spotlight and benefits will be brought to families, children, women and the home.   

Aquarius Full Moon July 22 2013

This month's full moon is in Aquarius on July 22 at 2:17 pm EDT. The Sun is in Leo and the Moon is in Aquarius. Full moons illuminate the shadow side of both signs, encouraging us to acknowledge, heal and release this side of ourselves. In Leo, the shadow is denying ones personal power and restricting creativity. In Aquarius, the shadow is hiding ones individuality, or not giving back to society. Mars, Mercury and Jupiter continue to travel through the sign of Cancer, emphasizing the need to connect with feelings and intuition, and inspiring creativity to flow and individuality to shine. Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune form a grand trine in water signs, also supporting the easy connection to feelings and intuition. We may continue to see earth changes like flooding, hurricanes and tsunamis this month.

Cancer New Moon July 8 2013

Cancer New Moon July 8  

 

The new moon this month occurs in Cancer on July 8, 2013 at 3:15 am EDT. Both the Sun and Moon are in Cancer, a water sign ruled by the Moon. Cancer relates to feelings, emotions, nourishment and the Mother. Our feelings guide us to discover what is healthy or unhealthy and we are reminded now to tune into our feelings often, as they are our internal guidance system. Many of us have been taught not to trust or feel our feelings. With Jupiter in Cancer too, our feelings are paramount this next year, with this New Moon is the beginning of the journey to reconnect with our feelings and emotions.  The Mother archetype invites us to nurture ourselves and become the Mother we wished we had.