August 2010 is shaping up to be a month of reevaluation, with the retrograde cycles of Pluto, Neptune, Jupiter, and Mercury aligning to remind us that appearances can be deceiving.
Although it may seem to you that your relationships and life's decisions are taking you in the direction you've been planning, it may be merely a product of perspective: an illusion, if you will. Try to step outside yourself and objectively examine why and how you've gotten to where you are, and what steps you need to take to start some momentum towards your eventual destination. Perspective, after all, is what gives humanity its unique dynamicism; when one sees determination, another may see stubbornness. Some see success, and some see greed, which is all the more reason to take with a grain of salt the pressures of the opinionated peanut gallery that commentates your life, i.e. your social critics or workplace superiors.
The month kicks off with an ongoing square between Jupiter and Pluto, which causes us a great deal of stress whenever our financial future or career is concerned. A concentration of planetary energy in Libra will hopefully inspire us to be honest with ourselves; mighty Saturn will help us to identify our inherent faults that spearate us from out ideal roles in society and the workplace. The pressure you're feeling now should be somewhat relieved come the 13th, when Uranus slips backwards through the zodiac into compassionate Pisces. Here it will find an explaination for the somewhat erratic decision making you've recently been making, be it in your love life or regarding your professional ambitions.
Speaking of your love life, you've probably felt a rising uncertainty in your sexual relationships. In a classic role reversal, Venus (the woman) chases Mars (the man) through Libra. Although they are both moving in the same direction, the two bodies move at different speeds, which makes for a less than stable relationship. Here, the duality of the Libra territory will come into play; as the sign of balance, it will instill in us (and our partners) a sense of comfort and harmony that may overshadow the underlying issues that generate our disagreements. However, the Libra scales also help us to make a more objective assessment of our situation; by weighing the options and examining both sides of an arguement, ideally we can make the right decisions that will bring us closer to a balanced state. The two planets conjoin perfectly on the 20th, so it is around this time that you should start to see some progress made in your relationships.
Unfortunately, just as we're starting to feel the love, Mercury begins its retrograde movement on the 20th, a cycle classically associated with confusion and miscommunication. But there is another side to this event; Mercury retrograde can also be a reflective period ideal for rejuvination. When Mercury shifts gears, it is time to assimilate and learn from the knowledge we've gained since the last Mercury retrograde ended in early May. While this time can be quite challenging for all interpersonal communications, it also provides a nice break from the tiny responsibilities associated with companionship that sometimes make our friendships seem to be more trouble than they're worth.
Alas, another opportunity to step outside yourself and take an intellectual approach to assessing the bigger picture; the stars suggest that you take advantage. You will learn a lot about yourself in the next three weeks.
Fortunately, the Sun's transit to Virgo (23rd) affords you an opportunity to act upon your newfound introspective wisdom. A Virgo sun is an ideal time for fixing anything that's broken. Take this time not only to help yourself, but to help others. Your compassion will be strongly supported by a full Moon in Pisces (which shortly thereafter sextiles Pluto, adding an extra emotional element to this lunar cycle) on the 24th. Reaching out to another person can be a great way to intellectually enlighten and emotionally fulfill yourself; however, remember to proceed with caution as Mercury remains in retrograde, playing tricks on us by disrupting communications not only with other people but within our own thought processes. You may quickly find yourself in over your head if you say "yes" one too many times. Do not be upset when your selfless endeavors don't receive the attention and appreciation they deserve.
The month closes out with Venus and Neptune moving towards a trine (not to be perfected until September) that will start to stimulate some inventive ideas. The Moon's transit to Gemini on the 31st will bring out our keenest intellect, making the end of August a perfect time to start a creative project such as making a piece of art or redecorating.
Stay tuned for a breakdown of the August horoscope by Sun sign.
From Examiner.com.
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