Astrology in Early August 2018 – A Most Peculiar Time

by Robert Wilkinson

As we approach the “Old Moon” phase in anticipation of the coming Solar Eclipse at 19 Leo on August 11, we are in a peculiar time of shifts, turns, squares, and planetary stations!

The obvious place to start is that by Tuesday, we’ll have SIX planets retrograde! Yes, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are all going to be retrograde by that day! Even though this very heavy retrograde period will begin to wane 10 days later when Mercury goes direct at 12 Leo on August 18-19, we’re still in the midst of a lot of turning, turning, turning, going back, sideways, forward, and in circles. Hang in there!

So yes, Uranus is officially on its station, and we are still in the most intense time of the storm of Mars retrograde square Uranus! Even though it was exact on August 1, the intensity will continue unabated for at least another 9 days, so be very careful today today (August 3) and August 9-10, since the Moon on those days is triggering squares! This is a major sea change, and I’ll be giving you an article soon about this very heavy event.

Obviously, this is affecting people with planets in very early Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, so slow down and be extra careful during this period. That includes people born around the 21st-26th of April, July, October, and January. This also affects people with planets around 14-18 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

We also have the Sun approaching a square to Jupiter, as is Mercury retrograde. The Sun square begin August 5 and lasts to August 7. Their Inferior Conjunction is August 8-9 and Mercury squares Jupiter August 10-11. I’ll give you the Inferior Conjunction articles on Monday and Tuesday to help you prepare.

These squares aren’t bad, if we keep things simple, enjoyable, friendly, and big picture. Avoid extravagance, but realize that plans made during this time a) will take some time to develop, and b) WILL absolutely come back in the future, regardless of delays. We can dislodge a lot of stuck stuff at this time, but it’s still better for working with past stuff than trying to push ahead yet.

Also on August 6, Venus enters Libra and immediately trines Mars and then squares Saturn. So we’ll come to a harmony of understanding about our Venus-Mars business, but also likely will bring some old values, relationships, or attachments to completion, within if not without. The square heavily affects the very early degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, so it too is a widespread influence.

The trine is very favorable for all with planets in very early degrees of the Fire and Air signs. Be a good juggler, see the bigger picture, and be mobilized to action, or see how you were mobilized in the past and now it’s time to either pick it back up again, or rework the plan, especially if it involves people. Santa Claus is coming to town for some people, so get your refreshments ready to greet the silent guest who will leave you gifts!

Still, this weekend should be very enjoyable for many, given the favorable aspects made to so many planets by the Moon. In this case, even its square to Mars should release the favorable Venus trine in the making, and its T-square to Jupiter with the Sun and Mercury helps us all to a more favorable Aquarian view.

Despite the quantity of frictional aspects, in each case they are mitigated by other favorable aspects. The beauty of astrology is that there is never a time so good that we don’t have a challenge, and never a time so bad that we can’t make progress one way or another. So for the next few days, keep it simple, enjoyable, harvest what you can, see what’s fulfilled its purpose in your life, and have good Leo fun while you can!

Copyright © 2018 Robert Wilkinson

Comments

[Nic]

Thanks Robert for a clear view on the current astrological set up.
Good advice: "We can dislodge a lot of stuck stuff at this time, but it’s still better for working with past stuff than trying to push ahead yet."
Working on it!

Blessings be to all.

[Susan McCarthy]

:) LOVE THIS..

[dolores]

Hello. I'm a little bit concerned with the next solar eclipse on august 11 . I have a natal exact conjunction between Saturn and Mercury at 17 leo, in my 5th house.
What can I expect? thanks

[Robert]

Hi all - Thanks. I think there are good possibilities at this time, since we can use the friction to achieve a correct position.

Hi Dolores - It means that an old way of "doing those planets" is going to shut down so you can be a more mature mind, a more organized life, a more spiritual intention, or any other way you want to express the nobility and creativity of your Leo Mind and Master. You would probably do well to get my book on Saturn. I'll be posting more on the coming Eclipse next week. I'm actually looking forward to it based in factors I'll explain in the articles.

[Helen]

Thanks for this article Robert! I am a Leo having an amazing time in life right now!
My sun is at 20.23 Leo
What are other Leos up to/experiencing?
I didnt heed the warnings of yesterday 3rd Aug & ditched an erratic lover who i completely lost patience with. Dont really want anything raining on the current Leo parade!
The upcoming eclipse of 11th Aug is conjunct my venus & IC point at 18.41 Leo. Not sure what this bodes but regardless of love issues , I am hoping it will be favourable for finding a new place to live!! Thanks Robert

[Helen]

Just looked back at one of your old posts about Solar Eclipse conjunct natal venus & rulership of taurus/Libra. Interesting as my moon is in taurus and Libra rules my fifth house where sits Pluto.
I'll let you know how that plays out...