Oh, how strange to realize that 2024 is already halfway done. We are almost at the home stretch; the feverish heat has dissipated, and the heavy rains have come as anticipated. As always, we took it all in stride; after all, we are no strangers to extremes in weather. Such is life in the tropics, dear reader – one moment, we are toasted and golden under the Sun, incubating in the camouflaged sea of humidity, and the next, we are merpeople in training, swimming energetically (and even literally!) in half-submerged cities.
But there is always a reward at the end of the year, where we are finally blessed with sunlight that doesn’t cook us, with cool, crisp weather, unattached to monsoons and typhoons. The “ber” months always feel like a reward for holding on through the chaos, a respite from the weather’s pendulum swings. August, dear reader, is always the road that serves as the transition. Sometimes the road is calm and smooth, and sometimes, like this year, it is bumpy and lumpy, with potholes and humps that slow us down, allowing us to fully appreciate when the road is finally smooth and buttery. Soon, hopefully!
We have a busy, energetically textured month ahead of us, filled with a buffet of cosmic weather alignments. Here, we pick three highlights to help us understand a bit more about what’s up ahead and what’s in store. First up, a Mercury turns retrograde in the humble sign of Virgo, the sign of the servant.
MERCURY turns RETROGRADE in VIRGO
Early in the month, around the first week, Mercury, the planet of communication and connection, turns retrograde, making words, or at least, our understanding of them, fuzzier, in a way that only Mercury retrogrades can. We over analyze information until it ceases to make sense anymore, not unlike how when you say a word again and again, it loses its coherence and starts feeling strange to the tongue, just phonetic syllables devoid of meaning. A saving grace somehow is that Mercury is at home in Virgo, and its retrogrades here are less severe than when it happens in other realms. But even so, caution is invaluable – make sure to clarify things if you are confused, don’t go by with assumptions! And most importantly, when you speak, avoid saying things carelessly. Under this energy, speaking with intention is half the battle!
THREE CONJUNCTIONS
Along with Mercury turning retrograde, three potent conjunctions litter the month of August, adding texture, and robust flavor to our total experience.
MERCURY and VENUS – Around the first week of August, a rare and significant alignment of MERCURY Rx and VENUS occurs, adding layers of complexity to our experiences. Venus, tender and gentle by nature, finds it challenging in Virgo’s analytical and critical environment. While Venus attempts to bring harmony, it struggles and becomes disheartened, potentially leading to frustration. Patience is essential to avoid unnecessary drama. Embrace a gentle approach and allow flexibility in your interactions!
MARS and JUPITER – A conjunction between the zodiac’s infamous malefic, MARS, and the great benefic, JUPITER, takes place mid month, an alignment that happens roughly once every couple of years, give or take.
The blending of Mars’ fiery energy and drive with Jupiter’s expansive optimism and wisdom creates a powerful surge of enthusiasm and possibility, a double edged sword that should be used wisely! and lastly –
SUN and MERCURY – Mercury retrogrades back to LEO towards the latter part of the month, reuniting with the SUN for a much-needed recharge! In Leo, the Sun shines with unparalleled strength, radiating its qualities of leadership, creativity, and vitality. Mercury here basks in the warmth and brilliance of the Solar Leo’s golden light, breathing fresh perspectives into our thoughts and communications, offering clarity and renewed confidence way ahead of it turning direct! ❤
For specific details on how this month’s Cosmic Weather may affect you, you will need your exact birth time, birthplace, and a competent astrologer who can compute and interpret your charts. However, knowing the general energies at play can greatly assist in planning ahead.
Take note: the forecast below is based on very general cosmic weather, catered to a broad audience. It is not a detailed, personal reading. Personal discretion should be applied over everything else! With that being said –
You know the drill!
For better accuracy, check your Rising sign first followed by your Sun sign!
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