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CosmicExpress, week of 6 August
Posted on Aug 5th, 2006
by 
Tom Sidebottom
Tom Sidebottom
We’re looking at the week beginning 6 August. The Moon is approaching Full on the 9th. It’s high time to put plans into motion and push to realize the work you want to accomplish in this lunar cycle. Having said that, there are significant configurations to watch this week that may alter our plans.
Theme transits this week: There are several planetary configurations that last most all week. The first we’ve seen it for more than a month now: Jupiter in Scorpio square Saturn in Leo. Just like last week Saturn is now opposed Neptune in Aquarius as well - and the Sun in Leo continues to conjoin Saturn for the entire week. The Jupiter/Saturn cycle has strong business and societal implications: we’re coming down to earth from being overly inflated. Jupiter/Saturn asks us to re-evaluate our relationship to our material possessions and our overall expectations about the world. It’s gaining a philosophy of life from experience. Experience may not be glamorous or exciting, but it’s vital to stay grounded.
Saturn opposed Neptune can be problematic. Saturn wants to create structure, to define the world. Neptune wants us to attain the transcendent. Combining these two we find ourselves groping for structure that we want and need but that we can’t quite grasp - or wanting to escape from stifling structure that we don’t need. Physically the energies are taxing to the body, so be sure to get great nutrition and plenty of rest.
Adding the Sun to Saturn increases the demands on physical energy and on our spirits. Being out of sorts - even depression - can be common during this configuration. Sun / Saturn asks us to define what our real goals are and to prepare for the hard work to realize them. Depression sets in when we’re not willing to leave our outdated ideas about ourselves - and Saturn acts as Lord of Time to force us to see things realistically. The best lesson is to do a brutally honest self-assessment right now and begin to act on it. Abandon the ideas that Neptune’s illusion may have brought - and use Neptune’s real energy to open to the spiritual through meditation - not through drugs, alcohol, or our own delusions.
My suggestions:
The good news is that the Sun configuration wanes all week. A week from now we’ll be through this period, so keep your perspective.
Venus and Mercury are conjoined in Cancer for the entire week. A welcome relief from Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, Mercury and Venus combine to promote communications in relationship and enjoyment of literature – the art of words. Spend some time relaxing, reading, and relating to those you love.
Mars in Virgo opposes Uranus in Pisces all week, too. Expect sudden surges in energy and mysterious ebbs of energy as well. Accident, argument, or inopportune action are the major risks with this configuration. Be a bit circumspect especially in your physical activities.
On the 6th we start the week with the Moon in Capricorn trining Mars: a bit of relief from the tough transits this week. Emotions should be a bit smoother, energized, but fun.
7 Aug: The Moon moves to oppose the Venus and Mercury conjunction today. Communication about emotional matters come to the fore: expand your energies relationship-wise. The major risk is of pushing too hard with your emotional demands, precipitating ill-feelings. Back off just a bit and take advantage of this day of relationship support before the Moon moves to become Full on the 8th and 9th – under considerable stress.
8 Aug: The Moon in Aquarius is moving into Full today and tomorrow. This Full Moon completes a very powerful and stress-filled T-Square as it conjoins Neptune, squares Jupiter, and opposes Sun and Saturn. The real risk is the Moon’s desire for Neptune’s fantasies creating illusions, delusions, or miscommunication. Saturn, of course, insists on reality, not illusion, and this conflict is at the heart of today’s experiences. It’s likely to be a physically draining period, so plan for as much down-time as you possibly can. Reduce stress and avoid feeling down.
9 Aug: The Moon is Full today. Check out my comments for yesterday. This energy should begin to dissipate a bit as the day goes on, so hold on for a lighter day tomorrow.
10 Aug: The Moon moves on to conjoin Uranus today, and it opposes Mars and trines Jupiter as well. Emotions should come to life again - perhaps a bit spasmodically or uncertainly after the last few days. Expect a few surprises emotionally, and open to relationships.
11 Aug: We still retain a bit of the Moon / Uranus emotional surprises today, but we add a square from the Moon to Pluto, too. Emotional intensity rises, with the potential of obsessive behavior and control issue in relationships. Back off just a bit.
12 Aug: The week ends with the Moon in Aries trining the Mercury / Venus conjunction. This should be welcome relief from the week’s tensions, so plan to take a breather and relax.
Thanks for reading CosmicExpress. For an in-depth analysis of your own chart, please check out http://www.cosmictiming.com. Have a great week!
Theme transits this week: There are several planetary configurations that last most all week. The first we’ve seen it for more than a month now: Jupiter in Scorpio square Saturn in Leo. Just like last week Saturn is now opposed Neptune in Aquarius as well - and the Sun in Leo continues to conjoin Saturn for the entire week. The Jupiter/Saturn cycle has strong business and societal implications: we’re coming down to earth from being overly inflated. Jupiter/Saturn asks us to re-evaluate our relationship to our material possessions and our overall expectations about the world. It’s gaining a philosophy of life from experience. Experience may not be glamorous or exciting, but it’s vital to stay grounded.
Saturn opposed Neptune can be problematic. Saturn wants to create structure, to define the world. Neptune wants us to attain the transcendent. Combining these two we find ourselves groping for structure that we want and need but that we can’t quite grasp - or wanting to escape from stifling structure that we don’t need. Physically the energies are taxing to the body, so be sure to get great nutrition and plenty of rest.
Adding the Sun to Saturn increases the demands on physical energy and on our spirits. Being out of sorts - even depression - can be common during this configuration. Sun / Saturn asks us to define what our real goals are and to prepare for the hard work to realize them. Depression sets in when we’re not willing to leave our outdated ideas about ourselves - and Saturn acts as Lord of Time to force us to see things realistically. The best lesson is to do a brutally honest self-assessment right now and begin to act on it. Abandon the ideas that Neptune’s illusion may have brought - and use Neptune’s real energy to open to the spiritual through meditation - not through drugs, alcohol, or our own delusions.
My suggestions:
- Stay realistic. Saturn demands that now. Real problems may arise because we’re attached to what we want (Neptune - illusion) rather than what’s real. So figure out the difference between reality and unreality and make your plans accordingly.
- Open to spirit. Neptune at heart wants a relationship with the divine. We often translate that into mundane illusions - desires for things that aren’t the best for us. But underneath that is the continued hunger for the transcendent. Find out how to realize that desire in your life.
The good news is that the Sun configuration wanes all week. A week from now we’ll be through this period, so keep your perspective.
Venus and Mercury are conjoined in Cancer for the entire week. A welcome relief from Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, Mercury and Venus combine to promote communications in relationship and enjoyment of literature – the art of words. Spend some time relaxing, reading, and relating to those you love.
Mars in Virgo opposes Uranus in Pisces all week, too. Expect sudden surges in energy and mysterious ebbs of energy as well. Accident, argument, or inopportune action are the major risks with this configuration. Be a bit circumspect especially in your physical activities.
On the 6th we start the week with the Moon in Capricorn trining Mars: a bit of relief from the tough transits this week. Emotions should be a bit smoother, energized, but fun.
7 Aug: The Moon moves to oppose the Venus and Mercury conjunction today. Communication about emotional matters come to the fore: expand your energies relationship-wise. The major risk is of pushing too hard with your emotional demands, precipitating ill-feelings. Back off just a bit and take advantage of this day of relationship support before the Moon moves to become Full on the 8th and 9th – under considerable stress.
8 Aug: The Moon in Aquarius is moving into Full today and tomorrow. This Full Moon completes a very powerful and stress-filled T-Square as it conjoins Neptune, squares Jupiter, and opposes Sun and Saturn. The real risk is the Moon’s desire for Neptune’s fantasies creating illusions, delusions, or miscommunication. Saturn, of course, insists on reality, not illusion, and this conflict is at the heart of today’s experiences. It’s likely to be a physically draining period, so plan for as much down-time as you possibly can. Reduce stress and avoid feeling down.
9 Aug: The Moon is Full today. Check out my comments for yesterday. This energy should begin to dissipate a bit as the day goes on, so hold on for a lighter day tomorrow.
10 Aug: The Moon moves on to conjoin Uranus today, and it opposes Mars and trines Jupiter as well. Emotions should come to life again - perhaps a bit spasmodically or uncertainly after the last few days. Expect a few surprises emotionally, and open to relationships.
11 Aug: We still retain a bit of the Moon / Uranus emotional surprises today, but we add a square from the Moon to Pluto, too. Emotional intensity rises, with the potential of obsessive behavior and control issue in relationships. Back off just a bit.
12 Aug: The week ends with the Moon in Aries trining the Mercury / Venus conjunction. This should be welcome relief from the week’s tensions, so plan to take a breather and relax.
Thanks for reading CosmicExpress. For an in-depth analysis of your own chart, please check out http://www.cosmictiming.com. Have a great week!
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Thank you so much Tom for sharing with us your wisdom. These weekly readings are SO helpful to me to understand the planetary influences on my life. Everyone I send to the blog says the same thing.
You are appreciated!
Shelly