Venus Enters "Charming" Libra!

The Moon spends most of the day in "Outgoing" Sagittarius. You can feel safe to hit the "early bird" special, cocktail party, or other social event. All things bright and beautiful are what everybody's asking for these next few weeks as Venus enters "Charming" Libra today opening the door of opportunity for romance, flirtation relationships.  Venus will remain in it's natural ruling sign thru September 11th. Although Venus in the sign of Libra is favorable for love, romance and initiating long term relationship, this particular transit has a few pitfalls that may put your love life to the test on August 24th and August 26th. (More details to come later). Libra, a fair-minded, intellectual air sign always wants to to the right thing, however this can oftentimes lead to indecision. Therefore, you may find yourself undecided and a choice may need to be made between two lovers or whether to stay in a current relationship. A word of caution: Since Venus also rules money, and Libra is all about balancing the scales of justice, be sure to make all your interactions in "fairness" to others, otherwise the wrath of an unbalanced bank account may haunt you down the line. There may be some competition to one-up each other in matters of taste and possessions. That drives prices up, both financially and emotionally, so you may want to think twice before going for that higher bid. Overall for today, the atmosphere looks good. Today's accomplishments have a confident feel where what you do matches what you feel and results down the line will move well accordingly. Contacts made now will serve you well, and you won't have to look back with suspicion or regret. For tonight, get things started early. The Moon swiftly moves into "Serious-minded" Capricorn at 10:26 pm (EST), and the Capricorn Moon forms a tense aspect with Venus at 11:29 pm (EST), so have your exit strategy ready and avoid discussing politics or money matters late tonight.

Grand Triple Trine brings New Opportunities for Expansion!

Turning a new leaf and delving into new territory is the motto for the day! The "Philosophical" Sagittarius Moon forms a grand triple trine with "Mindful" Mercury in "Creative" Leo and "Brainstorming" Uranus in "Pioneering" Aries, thus allowing you to spearhead the operation in any direction you choose! Although there may be some deceptive energy due to the Moon's negative aspect to Neptune creating a little cloud of confusion. However, the optimistic Sagittarius Moon and it's relationship to the other planets can overshadow any doubts or unwanted negativity. The triple grand trine in the 3 fire signs brings a sense of warmth, enthusiasm, and zeal to any project. Due to these aspects, you have a greater ability to socialize and communicate in a lighthearted & friendly manner. Your ideas and willpower have the capability to expand in higher dimensions. A quest for greater knowledge, higher education, and finding resolutions to long-standing problems may be on the agenda. This is a great time for breaking new ground into new territory. Go for it!

The Heat is On! The Seductive Scorpio Moon Entices Mars & Venus; Mercury Energizes Uranus!

Today is a day that you can easily blend body, mind and spirit. The Sensual Scorpio Moon joins Mars in "Empathetic" Cancer and Venus in "Practical" Virgo arousing a burning desire for romance and intimate encounters, but simultaneously, you'll be looking for love that is real. Time spent together with the right person may feel enchanting and stimulate your thoughts about a new beginning in your life. The energy intensifies tonight and you can go ahead and put your "Einstein" thinking cap on. Original ideas find a home and progress is easy on all fronts for those who get in gear and make something of it. "Mental" Mercury in "Creative" Leo and "Electrifying" Uranus in "Pioneering" Aries, (both fire signs) team up to activate your mind in developing innovative & ingenious ideas. Flashes of insight and the ahha moment  is possible. It's a great time for brainstorming as ideas just come sizzling off your brain cells. Communication of your ideas through words or by writing them down may come with ease. What seemed to be obscure in the past is obvious now, but it will soon be history if you don't strike while the iron is hot! Remember, the early bird gets the worm. Get on your own bandwagon before someone else takes it over. It's Thomas Edison time, use this opportunity to inspire yourself and the world around you. Remember, your thoughts are the creator of your reality. 

Express Yourself w/ Animated Creativity!

Self-expression may be on the menu today, as well as, dramatic themes, creativity, and trying to be the ham of the show. There's a sense of fun in just chatting over the next few weeks, and the details of what's said are less important than

originality and creative spirit. Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication joins the Sun in the zodiac sign of "Loving" Leo today. You may find that you want to talk about how you feel romantically, or even about yourself, who you are, your future goals and what you have accomplished thus far. Others around you may be doing the same. Leo is a proud, dignified and loyal zodiac sign and the overall energy adds a spark to creative & artistic endeavors. Leo energy is playful and fun-loving so a play on words is likely now.  It's a time for birthing ideas, not putting them through school, so join in with the general creative urge to talk things out. For once,  it's the feeling that counts. Although the general atmosphere of the planetary energy today is good, the "pragmatic & persistent" Virgo Moon is opposing "Outer-World" Neptune in "Mystical" Pisces. Some confusion may set in on values, spiritualism, religion, ideology. Fantasy and reality can become a tad bit obscured. Luckily, the "Down-to-Earth" Virgo Moon forms positive alliances with 3 other planets: "Structured" Saturn in "Resourceful" Scorpio, "Transformational" Pluto in "Disciplined" Capricorn and "Philosophical" Jupiter in the "Maternal" sign of Cancer. A sure confidence that all will be well, fills the air, and faith in yourself and others is exactly what will make that come true. Overall, it's a great day for starting things that require sustained confidence and follow-through. It's a great day for brainstorming for innovative, leading edge ideas! 

Expansive Jupiter Opposes Pluto; Get Ready to Adapt or Change Course w/ out Notice!

Although the Moon is still in it's first quarter, and what you set into place yesterday, may be at a stalemate today. Expect to experience  obstacles, delays,  or entanglements as you try to move forward with your plans.  Additionally, relationships and partnering up with others may be somewhat of a focus due to the "Romantic" Leo Moon aspect to Venus in "Tenacious" Virgo. On one hand you will want to pour out your heart, but on the other, you will yearn for down-to-earth, realistic and pragmatic plans. Today, Jupiter in "Compassionate" Cancer Opposes Pluto in "Steadfast" Capricorn. Cancer and Capricorn are at opposite spectrum in the zodiac. Now, as these two planets are at toe-to-toe battle; your ideas and philosophy on life may be challenged. Travel plans, higher education and spiritual values may be put to the test as well. Furthermore, you may shed some skin along the way (so to speak) when it comes to change and progress, and therefore experience a complete metamorphosis. The good news is that a personal revelation or rebirth may come about.  The possibilities of not-quite-irresistible-enough forces encountering truly immovable objects are rife. So, if a Big "No!" suddenly stops you (or a situation you are involved in) in your tracks, it's probably not the right time to stand and argue and beat on the wall. The best policy is to back off, no blame, and move on to modify your plan and execute it on more fertile ground. Tonight, the Moon leaves "Lively" Leo and enters "Practical" Virgo helping you to ground your energy, as well as your plans and allowing you to get down the nuts and bolts of life. Reality sometimes hits when you are least expecting it.

New Moon in "Invigorating" Aries partners w/ Innovative Uranus! Time for a Fresh Start!

The blossom of creativity is intensely in the bud this month due to a New Moon in Leo. A fire sign, Leo inspires innovation and stimulates your mind and body to go for the gusto! This New Moon is partnered up with "Inventive" Uranus in "Trail-blazing" Aries. It's a fertile time for new projects and new beginnings of sorts. You may find turning over a new leaf this month entails tossing out the old and ringing in the new. No matter how much pressure may be on you to produce, there is always the opportunity to make it all a joyful expression of open possibilities. The key to the month is to throw off limitations and allow natural development to spread wherever it goes, even at the risk of transgressing the rules. It's one of those things you just have to allow it to manifest, so don't get in your own way.  That doesn't mean throw precaution to the winds, just recognize the unexpected fresh breeze and set your sail to take advantage of it. Some may find it much more satisfactory to just simply rework and refurbish what is already there. Sometimes a new paint job makes everything new again, so you don't have to start over from scratch. They don't make things like they used to, so preserve what you can. In any event, it's a fertile time to speerhead new projects, reinvigorate relationships, go back to school, explore a change in career, start a new hobby or form a new social scene. Go for it! In the meantime, remember to avoid impulse buying, as it's easy to go overboard right about now.