Leslie Marlar
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Sun Signs for August 2010

[ Ari Tau Gem Can Leo Vir Lib Sco Sag Cap Aqu Pis ]

The information in this column is limited. It does not replace your seeing your astrologer. If you know the sign of your Moon and your Ascending sign, read those sections also. This information is helpful because it mentions planets passing through your sign. These do bring opportunities.

Special note: The emphasis this month is on the signs Leo, Virgo, and Libra. Whatever we have in our own charts, we also become these qualities temporarily. The Sun in weeks 1, 2, and 3 is in its own sign, Leo. This means that power, confidence, and entertainment are in the air ready to be tapped into by us. The Sun in week 4 and Mercury all month are in the sign Virgo. Virgo is more that a virgin, it's an angel. We should pursue our mission and seek out our noble side. Mercury in Virgo is particularly clever and goes retrograde on the 20th and turns direct again on the 12th of September. During this time a little extra focus is necessary and during the entire time that Mercury is in Virgo, 27 July to 3 Oct, we could have a prolonged interest or concern. Venus and Mars are in Libra moving fairly close together. This promotes creativity and love. Saturn is near these two in weeks 1 and 2, this adds sensibleness and restraint to the situation. We may tone down our stilletos a bit. Mars near Saturn early in the month requires focus on safety and care with fatigue.

We are in our 3rd month of the T square between Uranus and Jupiter in Aries, Pluto in Capricorn, and Saturn. This T square is quite close this summer and some planets among the group will be engaged for quite a while. Let's take another look. It represents a great deal of energy coming together, creative people can use this in their activities. In the world, I'm being conservative by saying that the usual things that happen, storms, floods, earthquakes etc., will continue to happen a be somewhat worse. (So far we've had flash floods in Arkansas and Oklahoma, a continuation of severe flooding in China, and the oil catastrophe in the Gulf. And since the Icelandic volcano's first eruption happened with an aspect between planets in some of these signs, this current grouping of planets could stimulate more eruptions with resultant events. In our own lives, some will be affected more that others. Those with important planets in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn will be affected more that others. We all need to shape up and be sensible in our methods and conservative with money. We need to be prepared to help those close to us. We should not take unnecessary risks or count on luck. It's not the best time to start things. Since conflict is shown by planets in the sky, we can expect conflict in our lives. We can add Venus and Mars to the mix in early August. Our actions should be well thought out and sound and love needs more care. A huge thing that we all can do is express in our lives the positive side of the planets and signs involved. Looking at this order: Aries, Pisces, Jupiter, Uranus, Cancer, Libra, Saturn, Capricorn, and Pluto we can do this: clarify our identities, pay attention, maintain faith, solve problems, take care of home and family, love our partners, be patient, set new goals, work in groups for good causes, and become more dynamic and assertive. We should avoid overwork, impulse, radicalism, and extremes. These things are easy to say and hard to do but they make all of the difference. And our personal behavior does effect larger events. On the positive side let's remember that Pluto is trining the earth signs, Saturn in Libra trines the air signs, and Jupiter trine the fire signs. These trines bring harmony and good. For the record, Saturn is back in Libra until Oct '12 where it promotes justice and Uranus goes back into Pisces from 13 Aug. to March 2011, where it promotes discovery in metaphysics. A New Moon in Leo will happen on the 9th and 10th. Here's a great time to make a new start in developing power and allowing more enjoyment in our lives. A Full Moon in Pisces happens on the 24th, 25th, and 26th. Vision and mission should be reviewed and implemented.

Extra special note: I’m recommending that people read Covey, Dyer, and Chopra during their birth month. They write about achieving success and happiness and this is what the Sun is about in our charts. During the birth month we have the opportunity to start a new cycle of success and these authors have great ideas on how to do it. For those who want to get in on the ground floor of understanding existence and self-improvement, C.C. Zain’s Church of Light books will make you an astrologer and a metaphysician. These books teach us that there is a supernatural dimension in and around us that makes life subtle and interesting. And that Astrology gives us helpful information in innumerable situations. And finally, that we have the power to change our lives.

Aries: March 21 to April 20.
Jupiter and Uranus (week 1 and 2 of Aug) are in your sign this summer. This is huge. Jupiter will bring opportunity. Uranus will bring the unexpected. Keep to reliable types and sensible methods. Pluto squares you and Mars, Saturn, and Venus oppose you. Better your life by building vitality and confidence, asserting against those who are too forceful, managing stress, and getting along. Venus can bring you some social contacts. You are called upon to balance personal needs, partner needs, and career needs. Planets in Leo trine you; this brings harmony and happiness. Moon in your sign on the 1st, 27th, and 28th brings people and events.

Taurus: April 21 to May 21.
(Biden’s Moon) The Sun in weeks 1, 2, and 3 in Leo squares you and Mercury all month and the Sun in week 4 in Virgo trine you. Entertainments may not go as well as work. Try to appreciate progressive and creative people and you will benefit. Pluto in Capricorn trines you and this shows practical methods promoting success and finances. Last Quarter Moon in your sign on the 2nd, 3rd, and morning of the 4th and Moon in your sign on the 29th, 30th, and 31st brings people and events.

Gemini: May 22 to June 21.
(Obama’s Moon) Planets in Aries and Leo sextile you. This means that an enthusiastic, active, dignified, self controlled, kind approach helps you. Neptune in Aquarius is trining you; your imagination promotes your success. Venus, Mars, and Saturn are trining you. This helps you expend energy efficiently and pleasantly. The Sun in week 4 and Mercury all month square you. Implementing your ideas could take extra effort. Moon in your sign on the afternoon of the 4th, the 5th, and much of the 6th brings people and events.

Cancer: June 22 to July 23.
(Bush’s Sun and the Sun of the U.S.) Nothing is in your sign but planets are affecting you. A long term opposition from Pluto requires good use of power. Build self esteem before dealing with anything threatening. Uranus (week 1 and 2) and Jupiter are squaring you from Aries. Something new is unsettling you. Analyze it and look for the opportunity that it could bring. Venus, Saturn and Mars are squaring you from Libra. Manage streess, build up vitality, and avoid fatigue. Allow yourself to retreat and feel safe. Moon in your sign on the 7th and 8th brings people and events.

Leo: July 24 to Aug 23.
(Obama’s Sun) The Sun continues in your sign in weeks 1, 2, and 3. As your month long yearly sun cycle continues, focus on ways to add to success and happiness to your life. Uranus ( weeks 1 & 2) and Jupiter in Aries trine you. This is great and brings unusual good luck. Neptune in Aquarius is still opposing you, try to make room in your heart for the idealistic and democratic. New Moon in your sign on the 9th and 10th brings people and events and a chance for a new powerful and creative start.

Virgo: Aug 24 to Sep 23.
(McCain’s Sun) Mars and Saturn are out of your sign. They may have brought some opportunity and success but you are probably feeling a bit of a lift. The Sun in week 4 and Mercury all month are in your sign. The Sun brings important people and vitality and starts your month long yearly Sun cycle. So review ways to increase success and happiness. Mercury will bring you interesting things and people. Pluto in Capricorn still trines your Sun and brings success through being practical and organized. Moon in your sign on the 11th and most of the 12th brings people and events.

Libra: Sep 24 to Oct 23.
(McCain’s rising Sign, Mel Gibson's Moon) Almost every planet is affecting you this month. Saturn is back in your sign. Make sure you get more rest, avoid overwork, and do things that you enjoy and that make you feel vital. Mars is in your sign, so, start practicing your stress management and conflict management. Venus is in your sign and should bring pleasant people and things. Neptune in Aquarius continues to form a trine with your Sun. This benefits you, so be active and engaged with people and ideas. Continue to do your Tai Chi or Yoga. This will get you on good terms with Pluto, which is squaring you and shows you dealing with imponderable forces. This helps you meet any kind of force with positive force. Jupiter and Uranus ( week 1 & 2) are opposing you from Aries. Something new is around you, try to connect with these active people to make use of opportunities. Finally, Moon in your sign on the 13th and 14th brings people and events.

Scorpio: Oct 24 to Nov 22.
(Hillary’s Sun and Romney’s Moon and Biden’s Sun) The Sun in Leo squares you in weeks 1, 2, and 3 and brings interference. Be strong and positive to deal with this. Neptune also squares you, so try to get along with idealistic types. Uranus moves back into Pisces in week 3 and trines you and brings insight. First Quarter Moon in your sign on the 15th and 16th brings people and events.

Sagittarius: Nov 23 to Dec 21.
(Biden’s Rising Sign) The Sun in Leo in weeks 1, 2, and 3 trines you, increases creativity, and brings support for your adventures. The Sun in week 4 and Mercury all month square you from Virgo. Try to compromise between work and that which is most important to you. Jupiter and Uranus (week 1 & 2 ) trine your Sun. Expect some good luck. Moon in your sign on the 17th and 18th brings people and events.

Capricorn: Dec 22 to Jan 20.
(McCain’s Moon and Michelle Obama’s Sun, Tiger Wood's Sun, Mel Gibson's Sun) Almost everything is squaring you. You may sense interference, try to see the opportunity that various people could be bringing to you and compromise. Saturn, Mars, and Venus in Libra require getting along with all. For Saturn build vitality and avoid overwork, for Mars, manage stress. Uranus ( week 1 & 2 ) and Jupiter in Aries square you and represent something new in your life that interferes. Valuing youth, faith, and ingenuity soothes the tension. Mercury in Virgo is trining you and does bring good from work and analysis. Pluto is in your sign for years and brings intense and forceful things, people, and events. You can meet the force with positive action and become dynamic. Groups bring opportunities. Moon in your sign on the 19th, 20th, and 21st brings people and events.

Aquarius: Jan 21 to Feb 19.
(Palin’s Sun, Obama’s Rising Sign) Slow moving Neptune is in your sign and increases spirituality. The Sun in weeks 1, 2, and 3 opposes you. Try to appreciate creative, powerful people to prevent conflict. Planets passing through Libra trine you. This is good for socializing and the exchange of ideas. Moon in your sign on the 22nd and 23rd brings people and events.

Pisces: Feb 20 to March 20.
(Romney’s Sun and Hillary’s Moon). Saturn is finally done opposing you, you should feel that something has lifted. Mercury opposing you can bring clever people, learn form them. The Sun opposes you in week 4, this could bring important people if you have a confident attitude. Uranus goes back into your sign in week 3. Expect interesting people who open up new vistas for you. Full Moon in your sign on the 24th, 25th, & 26th brings people, events, and culminations.

Also see my New and Full Moon column.

 
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