Pause and Reflect
Review Your Resources
The next couple of weeks have some challenging astrology so, if possible, I suggest lightening up your schedule. But, even if you can’t do that, at the very least, set aside time in the next two weeks to reflect upon your resources.
Let’s dive in.
Mars conjoins Jupiter on August 14, 2024.
Mars squares Saturn on August 16, 2024.
Venus opposes Saturn on August 19, 2024.
Jupiter squares Saturn on August 19, 2024.
Full Moon in Aquarius on August 19, 2024.
What does all of this possibly mean?
Well, traditionally Mars and Jupiter energies coming together can create initiative and drive, but the mix can sometimes expand conflicts and confrontations. We will also be feeling both the upcoming Mars-Saturn square and the Jupiter-Saturn square.
The Mars-Saturn square is challenging because action driven Mars wrestles with limit enforcing Saturn. It's like having your foot on the gas and brake pedals of a car at the same time. This can translate into unexpected obstacles or feelings of anxiety and frustration.
The Jupiter-Saturn square is challenging since it creates a tug-of-war feeling between Jupiter’s urge to expand and Saturn’s urge to contract. For example, maybe you want to take on another project but don’t have the time or physical resources to do so.
We also have Venus, which can represent our self-worth, opposing boundary-loving Saturn. This opposition can heighten our insecurities. Against this backdrop, we still have Mercury retrograde at play, slowing things down and revealing what needs to be re-done or performed differently.
Mercury also retrogrades from Virgo back into Leo on August 14, 2024. Given all the other astrology, I sense that this part of the Mercury retrograde is asking us to clarify our values. This is a time to evaluate what part of our businesses and lives are out of alignment with our deeper values and self-worth.
Add to all this a Full Moon in Aquarius which can intensify our emotions around our larger group experiences, our frustrations with society in general, and our roles in communities - well, you can see how this combination can become a recipe for an emotional powder keg.
This is not to scare you. Simply, it is a warning to be mindful that you, and those around you, may be extra prickly from August 14 to August 20. The Mercury Retrograde could also lead to miscommunications and technical snafus that might inflame a few situations.
My intuition is to use these energies to reflect on your resources. Look at the people who support you and your business.
How are your business partnerships progressing?
Are there potential investors or institutions you can research during the retrograde and reconnect with once Mercury goes direct?
Or maybe you need an accountability partner for a certain aspect of your business.
Mostly, this is a reminder to pause when you find yourself emotionally overwhelmed or stressed. Breathe.
Give yourself, and others around you, grace and the benefit of the doubt.
Let me know how it goes.
Easefully yours,
Darice
