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Astrology by David Weatherly
August/September 2001
Wow! Talk about a shift in energy. The
active fiery energy of the last few months is now changing
to a calmer more thoughtful period with the months of August
and September. While the first half of 2001 was geared more
towards physical activity and ideas, the importance of the
rest of the year is in the areas of business and education.
Expect to feel more energy channeling into your professional
ambitions and goals. Those owning their own businesses will
feel the need to expand and push for more recognition.
The Sun is in Leo until the 24th of August
when it enters Virgo. Virgo is a calming energy but also compulsive.
Know any neat-freaks? They're probably Virgos or have a strong
Virgo aspect in their charts. This energy will also contribute
to the general urge to "get organized."
It's time to stop thinking about what
"should be done." Now is the time to put your ideas
into solid form.
Mercury travels from Leo into Virgo and
then into Libra. Lots of activity for the fastest moving planet.
Don't be surprised to see some rapid changing of ideas coming
from the people around you. This will be especially noticeable
in the workplace. Think you know what side of the fence someone's
on? Don't be too sure because it could change quickly.
Venus, everyone's favorite planet of
love, will be in Cancer until the 28th of August when it moves
into Leo. Venus in Cancer brings out feelings of romance and
beauty. Marriages during this time will be especially strong
and secure. Domestic life is important to natives with this
aspect, and many will find themselves at home with a movie
and a loved one rather than spending a night on the town.
Venus in Leo is strong and active. New relationships are likely
for those who are singl,e and a dash of exciting energy could
find its way into older relationships.
Mars is in Sagittarius until September
9th when it moves into Capricorn. This is fiery energy with
a focus on physical activity and spiritual ideas. Mars in
Capricorn is exalted. During this time energy is more likely
to be used in highly effective ways. Efficiency is the catch
phrase here. For businesses or companies in need of reorganization,
this is the key time to pursue changes.
Discipline and self control are important
during this period. Parents should take care not to push their
children too hard during these months.
Jupiter spends all of August and September
in the sign of Cancer. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, and there
is a strong focus on morals and the strength of families.
Higher education and philosophy are also important aspects
of Jupiter highlighted in this position. This is a good time
to deal with matters involving housing and real estate. Because
Jupiter in Cancer represents the strength of the home, people
will travel less in this last half of the summer and concentrate
more on their home and community.
Saturn continues its journey in Gemini
throughout the next two months. Combined with Jupiter in Cancer,
this will lead to a big focus on back-to-school activities.
Those who have been putting off going back to college should
stop procrastinating and use the energy of this time to follow
through with those dreams.
Uranus and Neptune both continue to retrograde
in the sign of Aquarius through August and September. This
adds a restless undercurrent to the relative peace of these
months. Many people will find that their inner selves are
still off balance and grasping for answers. The organized
and focused energies of the other planets will help to calm
this uneasy feeling. This is a time to process the answers
that are before you and utilize the information to set your
future course.
Pluto is retrograde in Sagittarius for
a portion of August but on the 22nd it goes direct. When Pluto
was last direct, tensions in the Middle East increased and
Earth changes became more active in the form of several quakes.
When it goes direct this August, we once again have the potential
for some larger-scale quakes. Both the West coast of the U.S.
and Mexico are at risk. We should all direct light toward
this portion of the world. Since law and philosophy fall in
the realm of Sagittarius, we may also find these to be important
issues going into the fall months. Pluto in Sagittarius also
brings a focus on religions and spiritual leaders. It is also
likely we'll see some major changes and activity in government
and large corporations.
This is a powerful time to focus yourself
and solidify your ideas. Utilize your abilities and you'll
find that the future is before you. Take your destiny in hand
and enjoy!
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