perspective
Each month, astrologer Stephanie Gailing shares astrological insights to give you a framework for understanding the invitations of this time. With greater awareness you’ll be able to move through the month with more consciousness and compassion.
THEMES
August begins a three-chapter story in which we may experience explosive energies that fight either for or against the status quo. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be quite good, especially if you use the energy of the cosmos consciously. How do you strike a balance between the now and the future and use your energy and gifts for the highest good?
How do you strike a balance between the now and the future?
KEY DATES
August 3 – Aquarius Full Moon
Calls us to balance the I and the we. How to support the collective needs while owning our unique contributions. An opportunity to contribute to larger issues and causes.
August 4, 14, 24 – Mars squares Jupiter, Pluto & Saturn
Tensions arise as we try to balance our urge to act NOW while also seeing the virtue of playing the long game.
August 11 – Uranus Retrograde
Shocks, surprises and shake ups that allow us to break out of old patterns
August 18 – New Moon in Leo
How can you express your emotions without burning out? Connect to some fun and frivolity. Create and a see the world through your inner child.
Stephanie Gailing
The resident astrologer at Healers, Stephanie is a wellness consultant and modern mystic with more than 20 years of experience. The author of Planetary Apothecary and forthcoming The Complete Book of Dreams, she is a Pisces Sun, Taurus Moon, Gemini Rising.
