Molly's Astrology for August 2007
I’m late, I’m late. So sorry. I have been so busy at my “other” job. If you don’t know, I moonlight as a web designer. I have been busy getting websites ready for a jewelry designer, an artist in Austin, Texas who does abstract paintings of birthcharts, a local massage therapist with a passion for aromatherapy, who I helped write a series of articles about essential oils for each astrological sign. I can’t help but talk up my web clients. It has been a privilege to participate in the creative process with them.
But you, I regret that I haven’t posted my August forecast for you sooner.
August 1-11
As you now know, August 1 and 2 were upbeat, with a rising stock market, that quickly succumbed to the reality check of the Saturn Pluto trine that is exact early on Monday, August 6. I’m not sure what next week (the 6-10th) has in store for the stock market, but the Mercury Jupiter trine that will be in force on Wednesday and Thursday morning tends to infuse the mood of the day with optimism, that will be felt in the market as well as workplaces. If you need to ask a favor, it makes sense to do so when folks are in a better mood. So Wednesday and Thursday are your days. Monday and Tuesday, it looks like some picky issue as Venus in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini. Be careful what you kick up, because retrograde Venus will enter Leo soon. Little picky issues are more subject to morphing into all out Leonine dramatics.
Nice things can come of it too. A round of constructive criticism may inspire revision of existing creative projects. (Venus retrograde is an ideal time to pick up an abandoned art project.) But don’t take that as a license to bitch. People are irritated easily when Venus squares Mars.
The weekend is the Dark of the Moon. So you may feel like relaxing, spacing out, clearing space for a new cycle, which begins with the New Moon on Sunday evening. The Dark of the Moon is also the best time of the month to cut out something you’ve become habituated to, like caffeine or cigarettes. You may feel a burst of energy and new ideas on Sunday evening as the New Moon perfects. If you have Jan Spiller’s book, New Moon Astrology, then you know the Leo New Moon is time to set intentions and make wishes for creativity, love and romance, fun, play, loyalty, leadership, passion and self confidence.
August 12
Just keep in mind that this New Moon chart features Venus conjunct Saturn! This doesn’t mean you’ll be blocked. Quite the opposite. I think it means that if you use this powerful time to set your intentions, the energy of your intention will bring forth the walls and blockages, the obstacles that you must overcome to reach your goal. It takes work, and we can thank Saturn for showing us the work ahead, showing us what needs to be done and asking us if we’re ready to commit ourselves to it.
With Venus being retrograde, even though the object of your affection may be outside you, you are experiencing what is inside you. The outer is only a reflection. Appearances deceive during Venus retrograde. And people often make the mistake of falling for the wrong person, casting aside the right one. Or purchasing an object for its appearance rather than intrinsic value— Venus rules money as well as love. And oh! the Drama of Venus in Leo. Epic sagas. But others will see past the exterior into the intrinsic value of an item (or person), and get a terrific return on investment. It all depends on how well you know the market.
So I’ll use the New Moon in Leo to celebrate myself, my inner light, and wish to see that light reflected back to me in the world around me. And I’ll wish to be shown the work ahead.. what I still need to do to bring forth all the creativity and joy within me. Years ago, I wished for smile lines instead of frown lines by 2012. I have come a long way, but I still have a lot of work to do.
August 13-21
The Sun, Mercury and Venus touch off the Saturn-Pluto trine, one after the other. So it’s a great time for a reality check. It may be heavy, as things tend to be when Saturn meets Pluto, even in a trine. Like the bridge that collapsed in early August, it makes us aware that we need to pay attention. So that maybe we’ll finally do something about it. The trine aspect signals a window of opportunity. And there are three good ones during this 9-day period.
Monday and Tuesday, Venus conjoins hardworking Saturn, but the Sun and Mercury oppose space-cadet Neptune. Monday we’re focused but confused. Tuesday, we’re still unclear on where things are going, but the answer appears Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning as Mercury sails past Neptune and Venus trines Pluto. The ideas and energy keep flowing as Mercury conjoins retrograde Venus and trines Pluto, also retrograde. This is a signal that what you are working with is something that began a while ago, maybe in July, or maybe even when Pluto last passed this place in December 2006.
What’s noteworthy about this week is, everything is happening in the last degrees of Leo (with Pluto in Sagittarius). That means we’re in a stage of finishing up something old, tying up the loose ends, to prepare for a shift in the energy when the Sun and Mercury enter Virgo next week, and more importantly, when Saturn enters Virgo in early September. There is a lot of energy in fixed signs this week. Rigid rules and structures are challenged and tested. The results of these tests may cause us to reform the system from the ground up, down to the minute details, ruled by Virgo. Saturn in Virgo is analytic and thorough, painstakingly critical. Leo is heart energy, and Virgo is gut energy. We will feel it in our guts when something is out of balance.
Thursday the 16th and Friday look like constructive and pleasant days where you can get important calls and tasks checked off of your to-do list. Save Saturday for date night this weekend. Mercury will be conjunct Saturn on Friday night— ideas are hatching, and folks are serious minded, or maybe taking things too seriously. The Mercury Saturn conjunction lasts through the morning hours, then clears out, leaving the Sun Pluto trine— a powerfully creative time when change happens. Necessary but not always fun changes— the Sun will travel on to conjoin heavy Saturn on Tuesday.
August 22-25
Once the Sun passes by Saturn on Tuesday evening, we begin to experience the energy of the upcoming Mars Jupiter opposition more fully. Mars is high-energy, and Jupiter is optimistic, ready to gamble. In Gemini and Sag, it’s a restless, discombobulated pair, full of ideas and prone to foolhardiness. It’s important to see the glass half-full and half-empty, then decide which version holds more truth. Impatience is what gets us on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday, Mercury in Virgo forms a tight mutable T-square with that Mars Jupiter opposition that holds until Saturday afternoon. Mutable signs are highly creative, but they lack the focus of fixed signs. There’s changeability in the sky, made of both exuberance and irritability. So this isn’t the time to rush a decision, bring up a touchy subject or try to make your point. We’re all feeling overstimulated mentally, nitpicky, worried and defensive of our own ideas on Friday and Saturday. Sometimes the best skill you can have is knowing when to leave it be. So don’t sweat the small stuff; choose your battles. The t-square weakens as the Mercury Mars square finishes on Saturday afternoon, and we feel the energy of the Venus Neptune opposition into the evening.. creative, psychic, flowing and imaginative.
August 26
Excitement is building as the Moon waxes to Full and a Lunar Eclipse forms in the early degrees of Pisces. This is a seriously vibey Full Moon on Tuesday morning. Pisces governs dreams and dreamers, artists, musicians, mystics, sailors, and fishermen. Pisces is sensitive and open to external energies. If your natal chart shows high sensitivity, no need to beware, but be aware of the likelihood that you’ll be especially open and sensitive today. Everyone should pay more attention to the subtle things around you. This is a good day to take some “me-time” if you are able.
Meanwhile, Mercury opposes Uranus, and we’re charged up with ideas. Uranus jolts us out of old patterns, and turns on lightbulbs of truth, invention, and inspiration. However, if we’re so enamored of our own truth that we forget to listen to others, this opposition can bring conflict. Uranus likes to stir the pot. Watch what comes up on this powerful day.
What a wild ride, eh? You’ll be glad to know it’s mellow yellow from here on out. Thursday and Friday are particularly mellow, with the Aries Moon forming easy aspects with other planets, signaling calm waters. Get ready for a crazy Labor Day weekend though, featuring Mars square Uranus in restless mutable signs as the grand finale on Monday afternoon. You won’t find me on the road with this one, not in East Coast traffic.
Mark your calendar!
Best days for your top priority plans are August 1-5, 9, 16-17, 19, 26, 30.
Scale back on August 7, 13-14, 20, 24-25, 28.
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I was born August 1st 1926 What is my personal forcast for this month Aug 2007
Hi Howard— I do offer personal readings, including a six-month monthly forecast calendar. Check it out here.
Dear Molly,
I am going through a crisis time with my family and one of these days, I have to call up my dad and have an open talk with him (it’s about my unwanted fiance). When do you suppose is the best time to choose for this mission impossible? (Denizli Turkey, December 07, 1979 – 9.30pm)
I was also born on dec 7th—1952 and am having one heck of a time in relationships(not my dad but others)
any suggestions would be appreciated
thanks, jane 12/7/52 nj
Hi Molly.. Good to see you back again. Your outlook for August looks like it will hit the nail on the head.
Keep up the good work.
Hi Molly,
Since my birthday is the 18th (same as Robert Redford’s, but different year. I always get a big kick out that! Don’t ask me why.) I guess I will have this energy around me for the whole year.
I feel I’m coming out of a very challenging period of my life. Many, many thanks to you. I couldn’t have done it without your wisdom.
Peace,
Helen
P.S. “King” Bambino salutes “Queen” Stevie.
Helen, you are too kind. I know what you mean about birthdays though. Mine is the same as Aretha Franklin’s, and that’s a source of pride somehow.
The 18th looks like a great day for a Solar Return. Happy birthday, & love to you & Lola & Bambino!
Hehee..too funny about b-days.
Mine is the same as Mariah Carey’s…not sure if that’s good or bad. I suppose she’s talented. I have a strange pull to her even though I wouldn’t consider that my ‘style’ of music.
I have the same Sun and Moon signs as Dusty Springfield, who I think is great, but lived a tragic life as a closet lesbian who was also a cutter..poor thing.
Born July 14, 1960 5:47am Toronto, Ontario
It has been a rather rough go over the past 2-1/2 years. Now living in the UK following my dream to live here. Lots of great times, but over all there has been a shadow that seems to block the fruition of almost everything I start. Do you see it lifting soon?
You have a fabulous site.
Thank you.
Kit
Kit, I actually do see doors opening up for you as soon as February and opening up some new direction in career for you next Summer and Fall.
Hi Molly,
Love your insight on the astroplane… Seriously I’m in deep trouble because I got a job with a charity and I’m not sure if they are going to axe me because I save too much money? I know this sounds strange believe me it is… I keep on my bosses for improvements because it’s my job but for some odd reason I’m seen as the problem and obstacles are plenty. Should I stick with my tribe as I hope for a spiritual connection and starve due to low pay? September is going to be great? Big offer to relocate and leave everything behind? Nothing is what it seems… I’m towing the boat… Please help! 7/28/66 Chi 4:36p
Hi Kittykat— I can’t tell you what to do. Pluto is going to square your Saturn in ’08, and that will bring big changes around career. Where you will end up, nobody knows. You have to find your own way. Asking others what you should do will only confuse you more. Sorry, I'm not trying to be snotty or give you a non-answer, it's what's in your chart-- you have to be wary of people telling you what you should do. You take it to heart more than most folks. But I think you are very resourceful and have a way of making the best of things and landing on your feet. Good luck.
Hi Molly, my life has completely changed since 1996 and I know it is due to Sag in Pluto. I have loved the career I have come in to since 1996, but now I need to make more money. Do you see a career change coming for me? I feel completely blocked in. I was born Indpls, IN 12/16/1968 3:04am. Also, how will my life change when Pluto moves from Sag to Cappy?
Thanks, I love your site!
Hi Molly,
I’ve just discovered you and love your site already – I’ve read the last few months and you are very accurate.
I feel like I’ve been trapped for so long that wonder if I will ever get to be the free spirit that I was again. 2/20/68 4:55pm Albuquerque, NM.
But I live in RI (with Pluto on my Ascendant here:( but too poor to go anywhere – and going everywhere is what I’ve done best!!!
Someone told me that in Vedic Astrology – I have just finished Ketu Dasa (7 years of hell). Even my Indian Doctor told me that that is no party.
I hope I can do better because I like to help but when you are continually down and out – it’s tough.
Thanks –
HI Molly,
How do the eclipses affect us if we have degrees near it? I have Pluto conjunct the New Moon Solar Eclipse on 08/28 and the Full Moon Lunar is on the cusp of my 6th house. I looked on node-o-rama but need more basic advice. What orb do you use for eclipses. Do you have an article written about eclipses?
Love yr site!
meme
HI again,
As for eclipses – can they ever be good? I will have the 2nd one hit my Sun sign in a few days. The last one wasn’t great. My birth details are above –
Thanks,
Kate McCrew
meme- yes, I do have an article on eclipses. If you use the “Search” box at the top of the page, you’ll find it.
Kate- I’m sorry to disappoint, but your question is rather a big one, too big to answer in the comments. It would be much better suited to a private consultation. Click “Consultations” above for info. I do not do Vedic, so I can’t comment on that.
I can say that Neptune and Jupiter are quite strong and powerful in your birth chart, and Saturn is not. This means at times you make choices from an unrealistic place. And that compounded over time can make you feel like your mojo is broken. So my suggestion to you is to look not to the planets, but to your past, for clues on how to fix your mojo. Most of us carry these ingrained patterns that have us making the same mistakes over and over again. So my suggestion to you is to take a survey of your past, noting the crossroads and the choices you have made that have gotten you to this place where you don't want to be. See if a pattern emerges.. because it's likely that pattern continues to this day, and the only way out of it is to gain awareness of it, not making the same mistakes over and over.
That’s how I use astrology. It’s not what are the planets doing to me and when will they stop? It is, how can I use this information to make choices that will bring about the results I want? It's partly up to the planets, yes, but the rest is up to you, and that's the part I can help you with.
Best,
Susan, your career is almost in “back to school” time. Whether you actually go back to school or just learn to apply existing skills in a new way, you’ll be taking the current thing to a different level and getting ready for a new thing in about 4 or 5 years.
Hi Molly,
Thank you. Yes – I am very Neptunian and the last seven years have been all about Saturn. I have run my own business since I was 19 and have excellent credit so I do play by the rules. It’s just that what others can seem to accomplish easily now takes me 10 times as much! I guess that is my Saturn lesson:)
Thanks again.
Kate
Hi Molly,
What a nice site you have, and what a great and empowering astrologer you are.
If you had a chart like this:
SUN – LEO
MOON – CANCER
RISING – SAGITTARIUS
MERCURY – VIRGO
VENUS- LEO
MARS – LEO
PLUTO – LEO OF COURSE
URANUS – CANCER
SATURN – SCORPIO
NEPTUNE – LIBRA WITH MOST PLANETS IN THE 8TH HOUSE
WOULD YOU BEGIN WRITING A SCREEN PLAY NOW OR AFTER VENUS GOES DIRECT?
Someone is stalking, harrassing, and successfully ruining my life.
Cant get help from police or friends.
Messy aint it.
I am a successful artist though!!
Love your site and would be interested in your web design services.
Joyce the suicidal super LEO
What you just described to me is an emergency, Joyce. Should you start a screenplay?! No Joyce, if I were that afraid, my first priority would be safety. During your downtime, maybe channel your feelings and such into your writing. It could be therapeutic.
You sound like you could use some help though. Have you called the suicide hotline? I understand you meant that in a tongue in cheek way, but to me it is no joke when someone describes herself as suicidal.
I mean no offense, but you sound quite anxious. Checking in with a trusted health professional might be a good idea.
Hi Molly,
Thanks for the quick reply. Sorry for the alarming email.I am never short of a good shrink.just in a bad moodthat day
My problem is not the need of a shrink but a way to get rid of an obsessed fan who engages in mischief that he pays others to execute.
It isn’t as simple as calling a cop sadly.
It is a classicly nightmarish plutonian situation.Where the nut terrorises me, remains hidden, but I am being mistaken for the nut.
Sadly Doormen, couriers, receptionists,
and salesgirls will accept money to ingage in innocent wrongdoings that they believe will not hurt anyone.
But if those pranks have been going on for years they aren’t innocent.
Do you see any let up in the future ? I would like to pay for a reading ?
I was born 8/15/ 55 4:30pm
any astrological advice in the meantime.
All the Best
Joyce
Ps this isnt A fantasy or an Illusion.
I know who the stalker is.
I don’t mean to burden you with my troubles Molly.
Just wondering if the stars have any answer to this .You may get this message twice.
If so I appologise.
Best
Joyce
8 15 55 4:30 pm New York Ny
Joyce, I am not going to read your chart in the comments. Sorry. If you want to talk about a reading, please contact me privately.
p.s. I am not talking about a shrink. Digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, all kinds of things can cause emotional distress.
What are the most number of retrograde planets (including stationary) that a chart can contain? or – What are the least amount of direct planets a chart can contain?
finally, an easy question. :) The only bodies that never turn retrograde are the Sun and the Moon. Having all other bodies retrograde is rare, but possible. Less rare is zero planets retrograde.
Sorry
Joyce
Hi Molly,
What do you think of affirmations during
the new moon.
Joyce
Sometime around Aug 24 I started feeling better physically and mentally and have been working on my writing project a lot. I have been feeling like weight has been lifted off of my shoulders and I am advancing forwards. Is there anything astrological that could account for this?
Dear Molly. I have been reading your monthly forcasts for years now and I never thanked you for your fantastic work. Best wishes from a Swiss fan.
Thanks Tatina!
Christine, sounds like maybe it was something going on in your chart. A hard transit passing by, something like that.
Joyce, I tried to answer your e-mail this morning. But my reply to you bounced back. “5.1.1 unknown or illegal alias”
Hi Molly,
Thanks for your response i will try to resend.Sorry once again, my mistake.
Off the subject I wonder what you or any of your guests think of this: What would “ Scarlet O’Hara’s Chart look like?
Screenwriting Guru Syd Field ,says that he sometimes gives astrological consideration
when creating a character.
I saw GONE WITH THE WIND last night.
Though I despise the romanticizing of slavery, I love this film.
At least hollywood cleaned up it’s act by awarding “Mammy” Actress Hattie Mc Daniel (Gemini) a well deserved Oscar.
I would Say Scarlet’s chart might look like this:
Leo sun
Libra rising
Moon scorpio
Venus scorpio
mercury capricorn
mars? help me out on this one
not sure of her other planets
Scorpion Vivian Leigh and taurus Al Pacino are both masters of speaking with thier eyes in thier films
Rhett Butler is a text book example of a
Sagittarian, played by Aquarian Clark Gable
Whatta ya think?
Joyce
I read a book about sun signs written by Linda Goodman and she wrote that Scarlett would be an Aries because they are in love with love.
You are right. Scarlet was definately an aires as was linda goodman. – Joyce
I met linda goodman in 1969 when I was 14.
She was out side of the baronet theatre on 3rd avenue and 59th street here in new york.
She was all alone and giving out buttons that said” Expect a Miracle” which was the tagline for the film “Brother sun and Sister Moon”.
She was helping to promote it,and she pinned those buttons onto me and my actress buddy – Phyllis Levine. Then,Linda grabbed us both by the hand on either side of her and said“expect a miracle” and ran us into the theatre free of charge.
What a beautiful, dynamic woman she was.
Her eyes sparkled like diamonds. Or stars I guess
Joyce super Cat
Dont know if anyone cares but, I was mistaken Linda Goodman was helping promote Zeffirelli’s Brother Sun Sister Moon in 72’ .I was 15 going on 16. We met her on a summer sunday evening
Joyce
HI I WANT TO KNOW MY FUTURE HISTRY IN EDUCATION AND LIFE.THANKS
Your “future history”…. that’s a good one.