A Few Surprises... As the Moon waxes towards tomorrow's energetic Gemini Full Moon, she first opposes newly direct Mercury and then passes by Uranus at the end of Taurus. Expect the unexpected and some changes of plans. The grand trine in Water signs helps soothe and smooth things over.

Fast Enough: Mercury has spun around to go direct, ending his retrograde. Don't rush out to do Mercurial things - give the Cosmic Messenger a few days to get up to speed. That might be a little challenging as the waxing Fiery Aries Moon is inclined to give us a little push forward.

Some Effort Required... This very Saturnian week begins with the just-waxing Capricorn Moon. Don't push too hard. Take care of routine tasks and ease into the workweek. Delays and hesitations may be part of the picture, with both Saturn and Mercury stationing. Still, Saturn appreciates effort.

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Surfing: We wax out of the new moon quickly this month, as the Sun opposes Uranus before leaping into Sagittarius. The Water Grand Trine is still active, so what do we do with so much jangly emotional energy? Surf! Handle things as they come up, respond with flexibility, and be ready for surprises.

Cooperation... Get it while you can. The waning Libra Moon is void to start the week, so take care of routine matters - it's no time to start something new.

Watery... The Sun (Scorpio), Jupiter (Cancer) and Saturn (Pisces) form a Watery grand trine as the weekend bends towards the new week. Great for processing and releasing emotions in a safe space. Enjoy the mellow vibe along with the waning Moon: by midweek we'll feel a more charged energy.

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(Over?)Inflated... Jupiter stations to retrograde on Tuesday, infusing us with optimism and faith in the future. Of course, everyone feels the energy and a certain amount of hot air could be involved in the uplifting feel. Overindulgence is an additional caveat, but overall, enjoy the vibe!

Home and Hearth: This weekend's Cancer Moon keeps us closer to home. It's likely to feel good to be in familiar environs after a tense week in the skies. With 6 of 10 major planets in Water signs it's time to (re)connect with emotions. Mercury retrogrades, so watch for communication & travel snafus.

Crusaders... Mars enters Sagittarius today, where is ready to fight for his (or maybe any) beliefs. His first task is an opposition to Uranus in Gemini, so expect impulsive action, and many people to be on short fuses for the next few days. We're approaching the full moon & Mercury retrograde, too.

Live Wire: The week begins with tense energy as Mars opposes Uranus. Think "impulsive" or "unpredictable action." Many folks will be on a short fuse for the next few days, so take care with anyone who seems spoiling for a fight. Monday folks may be reactive as Mars swims through the end of Scorpio.

Abundance... Venus squares Jupiter as we approach the Taurus full moon this week. Technically a tense aspect, Venus & Jupiter are BFFs and both are in dignity at present. Great for socializing & romance, the only risk is 'too much of a good thing'. Enjoy the weekend, tense energies resume next week.

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Like a Square Pig in a Round Hole... Words may be fiery and feisty over the next few days, as Mercury opposes Uranus. Saying what you think and feel are pretty much assured. Innovation is part of the mix, along with breaking out of the box and exploring otherwise strange ideas and new concepts.

This weekend the upbeat Sag Moon invites us to let serendipity rule: do some exploring, if only in your mind. Later on Sunday, as Luna steps into work-oriented Capricorn, we may start thinking about the coming week and our responsibilities. It's going to be a very charged time, so get some rest now.

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Rulers & rulers... The Libra New Moon at the very last degree of the sign suggests that we follow protocol and use diplomacy. Yet as soon as the Sun and Moon meet, they wade into the dark waters of Scorpio and square Pluto in Aquarius. Who really has the power? And what are they doing with it? 🤔

In the details... The waning Virgo Moon encourages finishing up projects and/or attending to routine tasks as we head into the weekend. House chores aren't out of the question, either 🤷‍♂️. Yet Luna next to her South Node early on Friday suggests we could hyper-focus & miss the forest for the trees.

Tense: This morning, the Moon moves into Leo, offering us some warm Fire in otherwise cool skies. First, though, Luna has to contend with an opposition to Pluto. There may be some tensions, and some of us may be on a short fuse. Still, as the day moves on we can expect a more upbeat vibe.

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Less is More (more or less) As we round out the work week, we're coming down from the high activity of this week's full moon. Luna is in Earthy Taurus, connecting with Jupiter and Saturn. Productive if you're feeling for it, and good for general enjoyment of the everyday.

Spooky? The Aries Full Moon can bring to light our competitive sides, as well as sparking passions (of all kinds). It's an upbeat energy that asks us to suspend our Libran manners for a couple of days and enjoy 'doing your own thing'.

Work At It... At mid-week, the waxing Capricorn Moon suggests we work. (Mostly) harmonious aspects should help. As we bend towards the weekend, take some time for yourself.

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Upbeat... After a rather tense week, this weekend offers a more upbeat energy, thanks in part to the high-flying Sagittarius Moon. With lots of planets in Air signs, communication should be easy, and Sag always likes to socialize.

Feeling Prickly... At midweek, we're feeling the tense energy of the Moon & Mars in Scorpio squaring Pluto. At the individual & collective levels we may see increased irritability & power struggles. A grand trine in Air (Sun, Uranus, Pluto) suggests innovative diplomatic solutions are possible.

Spun Around... Uranus is encouraging Venus to break things up (and out), to try something (or someone) new, as he squares her from sociable Gemini. But the goddess of love is in Virgo, where a more reserved vibe prevails. Plus, the Sun opposes Saturn at the solar eclipse. Fun or frustration?

Moving Inward... As we approach Sunday's solar eclipse in Virgo, we may feel the energy pulling inward, with a potentially heavy, Saturnian vibe. Reflect on the past month, since the first Virgo New Moon: what has met your expectations, and where were there surprises?

Go Fly A Kite... A rare kite formation isn't the only harmonious configuration in the skies this week, as Venus and Mars form a helpful sextile. Consider this a break between eclipses. With the Moon waning in Cancer (and meeting Jupiter), wrap up work and take some time for yourself.

Harvesting... We end the work with a productive vibe as the waning Taurus Moon forms a sextile with Saturn. Finish up what needs to be done, because later on Friday Luna two-steps into Gemini and meets with revolutionary Uranus. Get out and socialize, but break out of routines. Try something new.

Burning the midnight oil... As we approach the full moon lunar eclipse and Uranus station, it may be hard to sleep. Buzzy internal chatter is annoying, but may hold some brilliant insights. Freedom and independence are the keywords for the next few days, do your own thing: but let others do theirs.

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The Productive Use of Hot Air... Today's first quarter Sag Moon offers an upbeat vibe for the weekend. Get out and explore a little. Watch out for surprises early on as Luna opposes Uranus.

Compatibility: Venus is now in Leo, where she favors an upbeat, outgoing, and sometimes dramatic approach to socializing. If Venus in Cancer is the backyard barbecue, Venus in Leo is brunch with friends. She's late to the party this year, and will be staying in Leo deep into back-to-work September.

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Astrology transiting aspects 22nd August 2025 Moon 25 degrees 1 minute Leo semi-square Mars 10 degrees 1 minute Libra 8.14 pm GMT 9.14 pm BST.

The Sun leaves his home sign of Leo today, entering Virgo to begin his yearly rounds. It's also the Virgo New Moon, a time to assess what needs to be done by the end of the year. This year, Uranus is square to Sun & Moon, so we may need to redo the to-do list. Don't plan on settling down to routine.

That's a Wrap! As we head towards the last quarter moon in Taurus, we may feel it's time to wrap up projects and take care of routine tasks. It's a very good time to assess progress (which may have been slow thanks to Mercury retrograde and long Moon Void times): Decide where to reinvest or divest.

Crossed Wires... A little bird might tell you something today, but be careful: Mercury is stationed to go direct, and Mercurial mishaps multiply around the stations, when the Cosmic Messenger is stopped in the sky. Wait until after midweek for that communication/technology/transportation innovation.

Shining Brightly: This weekend's full moon in Aquarius should be good for socializing and connecting with others, especially those who share the same ideals. This is one of the most upbeat full moons of the year, and it even falls on a Saturday night this time around!

Paperwork Piles: Mars begins a 6 week stay in Libra today. The God of War isn't too happy in Venus' home sign, where he has to fill out the appropriate paperwork before going off to pillage. Libra is about negotiation, Mars likes action. Watch for passive aggressive behavior & bureaucratic tangles.

An Extra Cuppa... We begin the week with the Moon waxing in upbeat Sagittarius - a great energy for both work and play (albeit Mercury is still retrograde). Later on Tuesday, Luna climbs the craggy mountains of Capricorn, suggesting a more work-oriented vibe through midweek.

The saving grace aspect of today is the trine between the Moon in Scorpio and Jupiter in Cancer. It can create a more relaxed attitude and sense of generosity. #astrology

Astrology transiting aspects 2nd August 2025 Retrograde Neptune 1 degree 58 minutes Aries semi-square retrograde Pallas 16 degrees 58 minutes Aquarius 5.39 pm GMT 6.39 pm BST.

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Building Blocks: We end the week with the powerful first quarter Scorpio Moon, always a good time to initiate new projects (albeit Mercury retrograde). Early Friday, the Moon also gets a positive push from Jupiter in Cancer. Translate any tensions into motivation, and hesitation into strategies.

Adventures in Work: As the waxing Moon passes Mars in Virgo, we're reminded that work need not be boring. Diligence is called for, whether you're taking care of routine tasks at work or doing chores at home. Pay attention to detail - Virgo loves that! The pace will pick up as we approach midweek.

Is That All There Is? Venus squares Mars over the next few days, an aspect that can stir up passions (of all kinds) in relationships. Yet with Mars in Virgo and Venus in Gemini (both mutable signs ruled by retrograde Mercury), we may find that indecision leads to more talk than action.

Lion Around: The Sun has entered his home sign of Leo, signaling that it's time for us to revel in that which gives joy to our lives. Alas, an opposition to Pluto and the waning Cancer Moon may take the wind out of Sol's sails for a few days. Helpful aspects to Saturn and Neptune could help.