Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
We’re in the midst of a revolution, which requires faith, courage, vision and acceptance of your experience in order to navigate consciously. Everything you’ve been through has prepared you to be here now, just as you are, to engage with our rapidly evolving world.
You are learning to ride the (air)waves and detach from drama, while focusing on that which is yours to do. These are powerful, high level practices that will serve you well going forward, the more you are able to master them.
Saturn and Neptune are Retrograde at 1º Aries, just past the World Axis (0º Aries), the beginning of the zodiac. They’ve been hovering at 0º, 1º, 2º Aries in harmony with Pluto in Aquarius for the past few months, fueling the ongoing reconfiguration of our foundations, instituting new rules, blurring boundaries and truth.
With Uranus entering Gemini in July, the pace kicked in to high gear and now it feels like we’re moving at warp speed. Rest and renewal is crucial to healthy functioning with these high frequencies (as much as possible), which is one of the gifts of Mercury Retrograde. Give yourself a break whenever possible.
Aug 1 – Venus square Saturn and Neptune. With Venus in warm and fuzzy Cancer, it seeks care and emotional connection, preferably in a cozy setting where you can commune without disruption. But with Saturn-Neptune in Aries squaring Venus, you may get a reality check (Saturn) that brings you down to earth with a thud, in conflict with your dream (Neptune).
You may feel disillusioned by an obstacle, delay, rejection or ending that seems final, but with Neptune in the mix, you may not know the whole story. The old dream may no longer be viable, but stay open to new downloads or visions appearing. Don’t give up on your dreams, but be willing to adapt – and get the facts so you’re operating based on what is real.
Also, Saturn-Neptune square Venus can leave you feeling lonely or empty and seeking solace via healthy or unhealthy methods. Food, shopping, dicey relationships (who’s available vs. who is good for you), or drugs/alcohol may soothe you in the moment, but if you abandon yourself by pursuing an indulgence, it’s counterproductive. If you find yourself feeling down, go where it’s warm (loving) and choose spiritual practices or being in nature for peace and serenity.
Aug 2 – Venus quincunx Pluto. Venus in emotional Cancer and Pluto in techno-futuristic Aquarius meet in a way that is challenging for this Venus with all its feelings–and annoying to this Pluto that is Spock-like. Pluto in Aquarius is emotionally detached and Venus wants comfort, which can create manipulation in relationships, power struggles or financial mistakes. If you utilize the energy deliberately, it is great for healing, shamanic and shadow work—unearthing unconscious patterns for your awareness and liberation. Easy does it today unless you choose to go into the deep for therapeutic exploration or discovery.
Aug 6 – Mars in Libra. Mars (warrior, pioneer, maverick) in Libra is a diplomat, seeking movement, peace, harmony and solutions via ideas, relationships and strategies, rather than via aggression. Libra is the opposite of Mars’ home sign of Aries, so it’s an unnatural energy for pushy Mars to operate in, especially when it’s seeking agreement and doesn’t want to rock the boat. This slows Mars down, as Libra can see various perspectives, but that can interfere with decision-making. Also, Mars in Libra runs the risk of sacrificing its own agenda to avoid conflict (totally anti-Mars behavior); Mars is not meant to be a people-pleaser.
As Mars enters Libra, it’s in a harmonious Grand Air Trine with Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius, activating communication, info and networking that facilitates innovation, negotiations and agreements. Very fertile! But Mars in Libra also opposes Saturn-Neptune in Aries, forming a kite configuration (as part of the Grand Trine), and the opposition is where there will likely be stalemates or disagreements.
This can show up in your personal life and it will play out on the world stage. We have a Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9 that highlights authenticity and the Greater Good, but Mars opposite Saturn and Neptune during the Full Moon indicates conflict with avenues of opportunity available at the same time.
Once Mars enters Libra, the opposition to Saturn-Neptune will be activated and the emotional energy will continue to rise as we approach the Full Moon in Aquarius, as it always does on every Full Moon. I will go into more depth on this next week, but be assured that more really will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Take good care of yourself, tend to your heart and stay open to opportunities and possibilities. They will present themselves in Divine Timing, as the cosmos is beaming fertile frequencies to us with the outer planets joined in harmony. This is a profound experience that we’ve never experienced before so we’re all new on this path of discovery.
May your life be filled with grace and love. I am grateful for your presence on our journey together. 🌷
“Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life.” ~ Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey
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“I’m walking with a limp, but I’m getting there.” ~ Deion Sanders, Coach Prime
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“It’s the collapse of an outdated Self, too fragile to house the life force you’re about to carry.” ~ Jared Diamond
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“Grace is not part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason.” ~ Pope Francis
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️