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| Jupiter's ruling card, #10 Wheel of Fortune romShadowscapes Tarot© by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore |
Remember the “Little Engine That Could?” If not, it’s important that you do. The first days of August leading up to the New Moon in Leo may have all of us doubting our own power and potential. While Santa Claus Jupiter remains in Cancer, offering both optimism and expansion of our world, the planets, Mercury and Mars also in Cancer move to block by amplifying our inner critic. Mercury wants to know if we’re sympathetic enough. Mars wants to know if we have the staying power to succeed in our goals. On the upside, Leo’s natural swagger will be a little easier to control. However, the true lesson of these three planets in Cancer is to believe in yourself. You are important and are here in this place and time by design, not as the butt of some great cosmic joke. Everything you need to make a difference in this life is already inside you.
The New Moon is Leo arrives on August 6th (more on that later) and we’ll grab for our chance at a fresh start like the brass ring on a carousel. On the 7th Jupiter opposes Pluto in Capricorn, activating the notorious Uranus Pluto Square (see blog, “September Full Harvest Moon - 2013” http://ladyoracle56.blogspot.com/2012/09/septembers-full-harvest-moon-2012-7.html ) . As a point of interest, the
last time Pluto was in Capricorn was in 1776. Does that year ring a bell? Yes, the pun was intended. You can stop groaning now. Mercury enters Leo on August 8th and we’ll all benefit from the gift of gab. Watch the sales commissions soar. Those actually born with the Sun in Leo will become more like silver-tongued devils, but oh, so charming.
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| Pluto ruling card, #20, Judgment from Aly Fell and Barbara Moore's Steampunk Tarot© |
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| Venus' ruling card, #3, The Empress RWCS Deck, US Games© |
As the effects of the Grand Water Trine diminish, the Grand Trine between Jupiter, Saturn and Chiron (think tarot’s #5, the Hierophant) comes to the forefront, peaking on August 21st. There’s tremendous healing energy here. Whether you’re concerned with health of body, mind or soul, use this configuration’s energy to meditate and promote healing for yourself or loved ones. The Sun enters Virgo on the 23rd, but more on that later.
Venus comes home to Libra, her ruling sign, on August 16th. It’s a beautiful thing. Air sign Libra brings Venus into her own by granting us the ability to create harmony and beauty around us. We form and reform strong partnerships. True romance is in the air – literally. Don’t be surprised if you see the proverbial stranger across a crowded room.
Other points of interest this month include a Full Moon in Aquarius - part deux, and the rocking and rolling Perseid Meteor Shower ( see blog on shower - http://ladyoracle56.blogspot.com/2012/08/perseid-meteor-showers-august-11th-to.html ). As you can see we’ve got great stuff coming this month. Remember to utilize this month’s energy patterns to create lasting, positive change in your life. Be patient and loving with yourself and with others.
