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August 2020 sidereal Transits
The heat is on in August, as Mars enters Aries and the Sun enters Leo, creating a powerful trine with Jupiter in Sagittarius. These fiery signs are inspirational and purposeful, and although they can create tensions in the world through fighting for what we personally believe is right, they are great for taking purposeful action.
August is the last full month the south node of the Moon transits the lunar mansion ruled by the goddess of death, moving into Scorpio by the end of September. Ketu has been here since January this year, and although there are other transits and conjunctions which continue to challenge, the levels of fear will subside once the nodes move.
Venus enters Gemini and Mercury enters Cancer on Aug 1. The Moon moves into Capricorn for the full Moon on Aug 3. This balances home life with a need to address practical matters in the world, as Saturn continues to retrograde in Capricorn.
Uranus stations retrograde in Aries on Aug 16, just as the Sun enters Leo and Mars enters Aries, bringing more heat, more passion, and probably some explosive events. Mars is particularly strong in Aries - if you can channel it productively - although its conjunction with Uranus is overexcited and unpredictable.
Mars’ initial ingress into Aries is a powerful new start, but a tentative one, as Mars will move back into Pisces in retrograde motion by Oct 4. Mars is now out of Saturn’s aspect and this freeing up the pressure may be felt like a huge release of energy, possibly through some big explosive event, but personally it is just enough power to break free from fears and restrictions.
Managing immediate desires will be at the forefront, as Saturn in Capricorn is asking us to be more accountable about our long-term goals.
Mercury joins all the planets in Leo on Aug 17, adding purposeful language to the fire, while the Moon joins it for the new Moon in Leo on Aug 19. This is the spark, the ignition.
Patrons can read the full report and watch me go through the month day-by-day here
August is the last full month the south node of the Moon transits the lunar mansion ruled by the goddess of death, moving into Scorpio by the end of September. Ketu has been here since January this year, and although there are other transits and conjunctions which continue to challenge, the levels of fear will subside once the nodes move.
Venus enters Gemini and Mercury enters Cancer on Aug 1. The Moon moves into Capricorn for the full Moon on Aug 3. This balances home life with a need to address practical matters in the world, as Saturn continues to retrograde in Capricorn.
Uranus stations retrograde in Aries on Aug 16, just as the Sun enters Leo and Mars enters Aries, bringing more heat, more passion, and probably some explosive events. Mars is particularly strong in Aries - if you can channel it productively - although its conjunction with Uranus is overexcited and unpredictable.
Mars’ initial ingress into Aries is a powerful new start, but a tentative one, as Mars will move back into Pisces in retrograde motion by Oct 4. Mars is now out of Saturn’s aspect and this freeing up the pressure may be felt like a huge release of energy, possibly through some big explosive event, but personally it is just enough power to break free from fears and restrictions.
Managing immediate desires will be at the forefront, as Saturn in Capricorn is asking us to be more accountable about our long-term goals.
Mercury joins all the planets in Leo on Aug 17, adding purposeful language to the fire, while the Moon joins it for the new Moon in Leo on Aug 19. This is the spark, the ignition.
Patrons can read the full report and watch me go through the month day-by-day here
Gary O'Toole
I have had a keen interest in astrology (more like an obsession!) from an early age and continue to perfect my skills in Jyotish ('Vedic' or Indian astrology). I love that this wonderful art and science continues to offer its gems the more I explore.
I am a member of the British Association of Vedic Astrology and lecture at their annual conference. I authored a book titled Cosmic Bodies: The Ayurvedic Astrology Guide to Health & Well-Being and I am currently working on a book about timing techniques titled Timeline Astrology.
I like to study a birth chart for at least a week before I do a full chart reading which means a waiting period of some weeks depending on my schedule. Although I follow the traditional approach of an ancient practice that is steeped in secret knowledge, I offer easy-to-follow readings clients enjoy.
I have a scientific understanding of astrology and a keen intuition and insight into the challenges of life (typical Scorpio!). I pride myself in giving a comprehensive reading to everyone, leaving no room for doubt or even a follow-up consultation many times. Usually, a client is happy with just one reading and uses the audio recording for many years afterwards; unless they wish to work with me in a more practical way, either month-by-month by becoming a patron of my website and following the trends, or year-on-year with a yearly reading and update on upcoming trends.
While timelines offer a graphical representation of dates in your life on which important periods are highlighted, a reading helps you effectively plan your life, and thrive - even in challenging circumstances.
I literally give you a timeline of your life to take away with you, along with a video and audio recording of your reading.
I am a member of the British Association of Vedic Astrology and lecture at their annual conference. I authored a book titled Cosmic Bodies: The Ayurvedic Astrology Guide to Health & Well-Being and I am currently working on a book about timing techniques titled Timeline Astrology.
I like to study a birth chart for at least a week before I do a full chart reading which means a waiting period of some weeks depending on my schedule. Although I follow the traditional approach of an ancient practice that is steeped in secret knowledge, I offer easy-to-follow readings clients enjoy.
I have a scientific understanding of astrology and a keen intuition and insight into the challenges of life (typical Scorpio!). I pride myself in giving a comprehensive reading to everyone, leaving no room for doubt or even a follow-up consultation many times. Usually, a client is happy with just one reading and uses the audio recording for many years afterwards; unless they wish to work with me in a more practical way, either month-by-month by becoming a patron of my website and following the trends, or year-on-year with a yearly reading and update on upcoming trends.
While timelines offer a graphical representation of dates in your life on which important periods are highlighted, a reading helps you effectively plan your life, and thrive - even in challenging circumstances.
I literally give you a timeline of your life to take away with you, along with a video and audio recording of your reading.
Predictions for a pivotal year
Pluto, Saturn & Jupiter in CapricornThe emphasis begins to shift from Sagittarius to Capricorn in early 2020, with Saturn’s ingress into sidereal Capricorn by the end of January; Pluto by the end of February; and Jupiter by the end of March.
Jupiter in Capricorn & The Story of GajendraOn Mar 30, 2020 Jupiter will enter sidereal Capricorn for the first of three occasions in 2020 and 2021. Jupiter’s transit through its sign of debilitation occurs during a conjunction with Pluto (Mar – Nov 2020) and Saturn (Dec 2020).
Although Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn, because Saturn is also transiting Capricorn it cancels out Jupiter's debilitation, and therefore, some of its weakness, so that we end up experiencing both its weakness and strength. |
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE: SATURN IN CAPRICORNSaturn is the planet of time. It reflects a stoic view of life, an acceptance of our current place on the wheel of time, of our fate. When strong, as it is in Capricorn, we are more likely to deal with things that we may have (note: probably) previously put off in favour of thinking about our many options (see Sagittarius). Capricorn has a 'get on with it' kind of approach.
The Astrology of a virusWhat I had seen for 2020 was an attack. I just never thought it would be a virus!
On December 26, 2019 we experienced an annular solar eclipse at 9 degrees of sidereal Sagittarius. All the planets except for Venus and Mars were placed in the sign, with Venus on one side in Capricorn and Mars on the other side in Scorpio. |