For All Signs:
August is an eclipse season this year. The new moon of the 1st and the full moon of the 18th are both eclipsed. In ancient times eclipses were believed frightening, heralding negative omens, especially in regions of their visibility. Contemporary astrologers now perceive these seasons to be periods that relieve critical mass, similar to that of a small earthquake. For many of us this month, situations that have long been brewing will come to a full boil. It is a time to face facts, but not all of those facts are frightening or negative. Many people experience very positive results of past effort during eclipse periods. See the Aug. 13 horoscope for an interpretation for each sign.
Aries (Mar. 20--Apr. 19):
For the moment, it seems as though a lot of your time and energy is absorbed by tedium. Fetch wood, carry water, it's called. We have periods in which we simply do what is required. Skyscrapers cannot be built without deep foundations. For a few Rams, personal health may be slowing your progress now.
Taurus (Apr. 20--May 19):
You are under the veil of illusion concerning relationships. You may be perceiving yourself as selfless or the Other as "too good to be true". Add a touch of realism here, and you will be more accurate. Neither of you is that great. A gift comes your way through family or familial property. It is an item of beauty.
Gemini (May 20 -- June 20)
Think carefully about what is truly important to you now, at this time in your life. Don't allow old habits or rules from the past to make your decision for you. If you do let that happen, you will likely resent the outcome. You live among people. Your years of being King of the Hill are better left in childhood.
Cancer (June 21--July 21):
This eclipse series accents personal and financial resources. Greater awareness will develop related to expenditures of time, energy and money. Debts need to be repaid. You need to eliminate or recycle whatever is no longer useful in your life. When we clean out, it allows room for the new to enter.
Leo (July 22 --Aug. 21)
Your personal identity is the subject under consideration. Who are you becoming and who do you need to be? You may be feeling "eclipsed" right now. How did this happen? Maybe it is a message, telling you that the activity that put you on this road is no longer what you need to be doing.
Virgo (Aug. 22--Sep. 22):
This is a week in which you will tend to be thinking obsessively. It is an opportunity to learn how to better control your mind. Shift your attention to something less dramatic, such as whatever is happening in this moment, rather than worrying yourself into a state of guilt or anxiety. You don't have to pay for your existence.
Libra (Sep. 23--Oct. 22):
The scales fall from your eyes as an illusion is vaporized. This occurs in the territories of friendship, lovers, children, or yourself. (Yes, we carry illusions about ourselves.) Nothing really has changed. You simply see what is and what is not there. Whatever the disappointment, it is short lived. You will recover quickly.
Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21):
The brew stirring in your life at the moment is at the workplace. This can be broadened to include your life direction and social contribution. There are numerous changes occurring in the workplace. For the moment concentrate on being part of the solution. You are not altogether sure if you want to follow that path but now is not the time to decide.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22--Dec. 20):
You are having a conflict between the big picture (always your preferred view) and finding the means to reach that goal. Technicalities are not your thing, but right now the "Devil is in the details." Usually you can find someone else to resolve these problems. It looks like this is your baby for the present.
Capricorn ( Dec 21 -- Jan 19):
You have a plan for expansion that you are certain will be successful. This month you are missing some key factors, such as supplies or possibly adequate financial support. This can be discouraging for a Goat who always presses forward. Look to the latter half of August for relief.
Aquarius (Jan. 20--Feb. 17):
Things are brewing in the arena of partnerships. Your partner may be feeling "eclipsed" and is wanting more of your attention. What is your pattern in Significant Relationships? What needs to be repaired or improved? How can you find a better balance between your own and partner's needs?
Pisces (Feb. 18--Mar. 19):
Beware the temptation to feel sorry for yourself this week. If you want attention, then ask for it, rather than sulking because someone cannot read your mind. Your imagination is vivid and may be dark right now. Recognize that the scenario playing in your head is probably not the truth.
