Venus enters Gemini July 31/Aug 1 Mercury opposite Pluto Aug 1 Mercury enters Cancer Aug 1 Full Moon in Capricorn (Śravaṇa) Aug 3 Mercury opposite Saturn Aug 3 Venus conjunct Rahu Aug 3 Uranus stations Retrograde Aug 15 Mars enters Aries Aug 16 Sun enters Leo Aug 16 Mercury enters Leo Aug 17 Mercury conjunct Sun Aug 17 New Moon in Leo (Maghā) Aug 19 Venus opposite Jupiter Aug 25 Venus opposite Pluto Aug 30 Venus enters Cancer Aug 31 Venus enters Gemini July 31/Aug 1 As Venus enters the excitable and interactive Gemini, it is immediately confronted with Rahu, the north node of the Moon and the eclipse. This is bound to create some interesting dynamics, exaggerating everything Gemini and Venus are all about, i.e. interactions, communications, and sexuality. Mars aspects Venus from Pisces, so there is a lot of passion which needs a healthy outlet. Venus in Gemini would ordinarily be a time of year to enjoy being out and about, mingling with others; however, this year, Venus is with Rahu, which is blocking this ability, and creating some innovative approaches, I imagine (sneaking about, more like), while Mars eggs it on from its 4th house aspect, fueling passionate meetings. Add Rahu into the mix and this will likely express itself as a lot of sexual intrigue, as well as some interesting discussions, as Gemini is all about the debate, the opinion. This can lead to problems due to restrictions, of course, as the need for interaction and passions seek an outlet. The Venus-Rahu conjunction is exact on Aug 3, on the full Moon, creating a period of scandal and controversy during the first few days of the month. The most obvious expression I can think of is possible insights into child trafficking. Rahu exposes, but it also obscures, so although we are due some revelations in this area, we are also likely to be deceived. Be mindful of this possibility in relation to the house position of Gemini in your own birth chart, showing what excites you, even if it seems inappropriate, as well as how you communicate this, or indeed, if you should communicate this! Mercury enters Cancer Aug 1 Things are about to get a lot more emotional and less business-like, as Mercury in Cancer brings with it an emotional undertone, not necessarily suited to a rational discussion. Mercury is factual and analytical. When it transits Cancer, emotions get caught up in the mix and we find it harder to keep our instinctive reactions out of our communications. Add Rahu's aspect, along with Mars by the latter part of the month, and it may become very hard to keep things business-like indeed. Saturn's opposition to Mercury, exact on Aug 3, is helpful in that it allows us some detachment, but it may just as easily create a more somber emotional tone which we react even stronger to, e.g. being in lockdown. Be mindful of channelling the more helpful indications of detachment and objectivity, to make sense of how you are feeling and to communicate this in a cool and calm manner. Mercury in Cancer is all about marrying our heads and hearts, to be able to communicate how we are feeling effectively. While Cancer may not be as efficient as other signs in keeping it matter-of-factly, we can speak our truth, from the heart. Full Moon in Capricorn (Śravaṇa) Aug 3 This full Moon is an apex experience, in many ways, while this full Moon has some particular apex experiences: Venus is exactly conjunct Rahu, while Mercury is exactly opposite Saturn. The full Moon is a time of the month when the energy has reached a climax and is ready to be spilled out into things we love do to. The full Moon itself is with Saturn in Saturn's sign Capricorn, which is a little more reserved, preferring instead to step back and consider the consequences. The Sun is with Mercury in Cancer, highlighting the stark contrast between these two signs and these areas of life. Cancer and Capricorn represent our private and public self, home and work, for example, while these two signs are placed in different houses for each individual, of course. Whatever the full Moon indicates in your own chart, looking to the sign Capricorn by house position, you can bet this will prominent for the first few days of August, granting us the ability to get the balance between these two extremes right. The full Moon occurs in the sign Śravaṇa, which is translated to mean 'listening', a sign that represents the ability to connect to knowledge, traditionally handed down orally. Its symbols are an ear and three footsteps, representing the three steps in restoring harmony to the universe, as told in the mythological story of its ruling deity; the god of preservation, who upholds and preserves knowledge. By following a traditional path, we have access to the wisdom of the ages. And there is much to listen to at this time, with the Saturn-Mercury opposition, and the Venus-Rahu conjunction, showing plenty of things that can distract from hearing the truth. Uranus stations Retrograde Aug 15 Uranus stations retrograde, leaving only one planet left to do so next month, that is, Mars. You won't have to wait long for a taste of what Mars' retrograde represents, however, as the Uranus retrograde itself is in Mars' sign Aries. Its station in August, as well as Mars' entry into Aries by mid-month, is a time to really focus on what this sign is all about; that is, action. Aries is the most initiating and impulsive signs of the zodiac, granting speed, creativity and sharpness, all utilized in achieving a personal feat or goal. Aries likes to be active. It's a movable sign. Mars can sometimes create problems because it represents the part of us that doesn't know when to quit, of course. We may push too far too soon. Uranus stationing retrograde suggests we have to go within to make some adjustments to the changes that are happening in the world around us - while we are doing whatever we are doing. Time to act and think on our feet! Although there is a need to readjust as we take any action, it could just as easily happen that we push ahead regardless, and ignore the warnings up ahead, warnings which are there for our own good, telling us to start, yes, but to consider the consequences, too. Mars enters Aries Aug 16 The heat is truly on as Mars moves into Aries and is followed shortly after by the Sun moving into Leo, another fire sign. Add Jupiter, Pluto and the south node (Ketu) in the other fire sign Sagittarius, and you get a strong trinal fire which needs an outlet for inspired action. Mars can be destructive because it's about finding strength, which is a destructive act - it's all about destroying our weaknesses. Every time we engage with Mars, we are overcoming something, finding strength to do something, to be something else, something better than we were. Yes, we may cause problems with others', especially as everyone has access to its strength, but at least it feels as if we are doing something productive. Being productive means being somewhat destructive. You have to destroy what stands in your way, be it your procrastinations, other people, your doubts, or whatever. And Mars sees everything as a battle. Mars in Aries has no time for procrastination, so this transit suggests many people are about to get all fired up and very active indeed. This has its obvious downsides. Least of all the fact that Mars will retrograde here from mid-September. When we add the Saturn in Capricorn into the mix, we can see a stark contrast to our need for personal freedom with that of Saturn asking us to be responsible, to think of others. Mars in Aries wants complete freedom of expression and movement, and doesn't listen to its elders or those who have an eye on the bigger picture. This stark contrast will be very apparent by the middle of August and for the next few months, as Mars will retrograde in Aries, back up into Pisces and return to Aries by the end of the year. Nobody is going anywhere that freely anytime soon, no matter how hard we push. Yes, there is an initial push from mid-August through mid-September, but the subsequent Mars retrograde suggests a big push back which requires patience not always afforded to Mars in Aries. I should know. I have Mars in Aries in my birth chart, and in first degrees of the sign, in the lunar mansion Aśvinī, where it will station retrograde. Oh, and I have Mars retrograde, too, so I know a thing or two about this combination. This has proven strong but problematic in my life, as a planet that is retrograde is powerful and yet hard to fully express. It's all or nothing. Energy can spike or drop dramatically, where we find it difficult to keep things balanced. Mars in Aries deals with problems head on - quite literally, but only after retreating to figure out how best to move forward. This will be the lesson of the next few months. Incidentally, I've had a lot of accidents to my head, especially when young and more 'Mars-like'. Mars in Aries is literally like jumping head-first into something without thinking it through. I have the scars to show for it! If you are more reserved and thoughtful, you are unlikely to experience the kind of impulsive, and sometimes recklessness, that this Mars transit suggests. It may, in fact, lead to you being better able to get up and get going, without causing too many problems. However, if your impulsivity has created problems in your life previously, this Mars transit is not one to overdo it. Yes, use it to gain strength and courage to overcome something, but quit while you're ahead, especially as Mars stations retrograde in September. During Mars' retrograde, between Sep 10 and Nov 14, and especially as Mars returns to Pisces from Oct 4 until Dec 24, we are likely to feel the push back if we are trying to make something happen prematurely. Don't worry, you will have another go at it as Mars returns to Aries by Dec 24. Sun enters Leo Aug 16 The heat continues to increase, although not necessarily literally if you live in colder climates, of course. The heat I'm referring to in case you didn't catch it is that of passion, of drive and will power, of using heat to change something into something else, to purify and intensify our desires so we can create something purposefully. This certainly can be a great month to purify our lives, to find strength and purpose in what we are doing. If you sit back on these powerful transits, you are likely to create problems, as the heat and intensity demands at least some productivity. The Sun is strong in its own sign Leo, a powerful position for those in powerful positions, as well as our own sense of self and power. While everyone has access to this, we must be mindful that not everyone is going to get along during this period, as the Sun transits the determined Leo, Mars transits the forceful Aries, and Jupiter and Pluto transit the righteous Sagittarius. If you're fighting the good fight, be aware that everyone is doing the same, and make adjustments so that everyone can get what they want. We must be mindful of universal concerns, above and beyond our personal quest, as Saturn continues to ask us to do the responsible thing, whatever we would like to do ourselves. Mercury enters Leo Aug 17 Yet another planet moves into a fire sign, and if you haven't already become proactive, then now is the time to at least plan for it with Mercury joining the Sun in Leo. This leaves just Saturn and Venus in signs that are not fiery in nature, and even then Venus' placement in Gemini, Mercury's sign, ties it with this particular transit. Fire trines are powerful in a person's natal chart, showing immense will power and determination to see something through. Globally, these transits show we all have access to the strengths which can create problems when we are not all on the same page, or cannot communicate our purpose without getting into heated debates. Mercury in Leo is about communicating what is important for us individually, yes, but also what is important from higher on up; to express our soul's purpose and higher mind. New Moon in Leo (Maghā) Aug 19 Yet another fiery indication for August is the new Moon in Leo, in the lunar mansion Maghā. Maghā means 'magnificent' or 'mighty', which shows a sense of power and entitlement. Its symbols are a royal throne and crown. It is ruled by the ancestors, which grant us our inherited gifts and resources. This gives a certain status, as well as pride in family and lineage. It is associated with other-worldly spirits, as well as rituals which invoke powers from beyond the grave. This powerful new Moon is another trigger to all of the heat that has been building in the fire dominant signs, so we will likely see something transpire at this time, even if it's just the need to ignite something personally. Make sure to check in with yourself at this time, and to your ancestors, to make sure you are on the right course and have all the backing you need from the universe. This new Moon in Leo is a time to reset the power dynamics, in our personal lives, and in the world at large. This will likely be more obvious on the world stage than in personal lives, of course, but we shouldn't get too caught up in the drama unfolding, so as to miss the chance at a fresh and dynamic new start in Leo. What have you inherited that you are grateful for? It doesn't have to be an obvious thing like money or prestige. It may even be something you once scorned. But ultimately, we all have something we are privileged to have in our lives. This new Moon is a good time to tune into those things and the people who remind us of who we are and the gifts we have to share with others. Venus enters Cancer Aug 31 Venus spends just one month in Gemini, from Aug 1 - 31, leaving the nodes behind and the exaggerated, mentally stimulating sign behind for a safer and more subdued affair in Cancer. Saturn is opposite Venus in Cancer, just as every other planet passing through here has been. This shows the outer restrictions being placed upon our lives and impacting how we feel at home, at peace - or not. Venus in Cancer is more conductive to time spent at home, enjoying our home comforts, family surroundings, a holiday (if possible), or possibly a 'staycation', as many are planning in late summer/early autumn this year. I'll write more about Venus' transit in Cancer in September, as September and October will be worth making the most of, either in a holiday or whatever, as Venus will make it to Virgo by the end of October, where the fun times, relationships and the economic outlook are challenged. This means, whatever way you can enjoy the late summer and early autumn, do so knowing it won't last forever - and enjoy it all the more knowing this. Use the transit of Venus in Cancer to fuel up in the coming weeks, both literally and figuratively, filling up your heart with joyful experiences and love for others, and your bank account with savings, all while Saturn keeps a tight rein on our purse strings. I'll write more about Venus in Cancer next month, but until then, I wish you all the very best of what the month of August has to offer. OM TAT SAT Jupiter & Pluto re-enter Sagittarius June 30 Let's go back. Back to make sense of things, to figure it all out. Let's take a minute, shall we? Or perhaps a few months! Jupiter is the planet of order and clarity, expressed more internally as it retrogrades. It's more obvious expressions in the world around us are changes in laws and policies which keep a sense of order. It's retrograde in the sign of laws suggest many changes indeed. Pluto, on the other hand, is the planet of disorder and confusion, expressed in the need to change, or to hold on even when we know we need to change. If only we were able to let go of the old ways of being, we would free up so much energy up in the process. Think about how much energy you spend on your past, on who you used to be, or how it used to be. As scary as it is, if we can let go of the ways things were, the way we were, the better off we will be, and the more energy we will have for our new lives, waiting for us on the other side. The story that's been told by Jupiter and Pluto returning to a sign they have already left is that the butterfly, only half exposed, emerging from the chrysalis, must be put back for now, so we can pretend everything is as it was. We are not ready for the inevitable changes, apparently. This is a process, of course. We will need more time to ready ourselves for the bigger changes to come. I cannot even imagine what those changes are, but I do know these transits suggest the kinds of changes that will be with us forever more - or at least until the next time Pluto comes around to Capricorn to meet with Jupiter again - in 2269! Right now, the old ways must die. It will help to ask a few questions at this point: What are you holding onto? What old ways of being are you clinging to? What needs to be relinquished, or at the very least, needs to be changed so that it is no longer how you once did it? Look to the signs Sagittarius through Pisces to see where in your life you are experiencing the biggest changes. Jupiter represents growth, while Pluto represents decay, all held within the container of Saturn. The fact that they are both on the edge of two signs suggest a tricky transition in July, as growth of one thing (the virus) temporarily hampers optimism and financial growth. Jupiter joins Ketu, the south node, in Sagittarius, where we saw the start of the viral outbreak, but at least it is a very wide orb for Jupiter's transit in Sagittarius, and Jupiter is strong in its own sign. Once Jupiter breaks away from Pluto a little, and moves further into its own sign Sagittarius, we can access a more hopeful outlook. Yes, Jupiter will return to Saturn's sign by November, but it begins to break away from Pluto's dissolution in December, as will Saturn, bringing the much needed structural changes that will help us to feel more grounded in something real. Right now, things seem unreal and perplexing. While we could take the view that Jupiter's conjunction with Pluto shows growth (Jupiter) in deaths (Pluto), we could also turn this around: Pluto's conjunction with Jupiter shows the decay of further viral growth. I may be sugar-coating that one! We've seen both already of course. No matter how many deaths there have been, there could have been many, many more, and, although the economy and people's lives had to suffer in other ways for this, many lives have been saved. There are no easy answers here and taking the nodes' transits into account, there won't be a substantial let up in the fear levels until the end of September, once Ketu moves out of Sagittarius and the dreadful lunar mansion, Mūla, the domain of the goddess of death (and you thought Scorpio had a bad name!). In honour of Jupiter's retrograde, I think I will refer back to what I wrote about the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction last year, in the feature article of the Timeline Astrology magazine, 'The Truth is Out There': ''We are ... likely to see advice from all kinds of sources that are not always on point, or even well-intentioned. Pluto’s influence on Jupiter will darken its qualities, leading to a lack of clarity due to previous bad decisions. It’s as if our choices have come home to roost, while future decisions will be impacted through forcing the issues.'' I went on to conclude, ''A further breakdown of order can open up the possibility of deeper insights, of course, as we peer through the cracks that has formed in the fabric of society, but we must be on guard that we are not responding through fear when making any decisions and take a moment to connect with ourselves, in stillness.'' The return of both Jupiter and Pluto to the sign the pandemic began is cause for concern, of course, but it's also the sign of faith, of law and order, which suggests we are about to get back to the drawing board, back into the boardroom, onto the pulpit, back onto the concourse, and the terminal, and the trading floor, all the while Pluto, the 'lord of the underworld' travels with us, making sure we are just fearful enough so that we are not going overboard in any of our activities. We are likely to see this play out economically, more than anything, but because Jupiter is transiting with Pluto we are likely to feel that whatever we do or think, no matter how high we aim or how much we dare hope, we must acknowledge the hidden realms, our subconscious fears. Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius (Pūrvāṣāḍhā) July 5 This is a special full Moon in the Hindu calendar, known as Guru Purnima, a full Moon in Sagittarius to honour our teachers. The fact that this is also a partial lunar eclipse suggests we can also gain insights into them, into the blocks that have been evident; the most obvious being the lack of clarity coming from those who are in positions to offer advice. Jupiter's weakness in Capricorn and its conjunction with Pluto has been expressed in a lack of clear guidance. This full Moon and eclipse will at least make us aware of the issues, and perhaps also give us deeper insights into the dynamics involved. Full Moon are a more extraverted time of the month, usually. This month, however, as with any eclipse, it is worth spending more time in contemplation, if possible, to draw out as many parallels as possible, as the Sun, Moon, Earth and lunar nodes all line up. Finally, the eclipse window closes after this partial lunar eclipse, closing a particularly tumultuous period in our lives, and a time when things felt particularly fated and out of control. Slowing down on the day of the full Moon offers us an opportunity to cast our minds back, and deeper within, aided by Jupiter and Pluto's retrograde transits alongside the eclipsed Moon in Sagittarius. Sagittarius and Jupiter represent an inner intelligence, opposite to Gemini's influence of the intellect. If we can expand our horizons in our inner world during this full Moon, we can find more balance between the two. Sagittarius is usually a freedom loving sign, so we may have to forgive much of the restrictions placed on our ability to roam around outside at this time, and venture within on a voyage of discovery. For timings of the eclipse for your locale, click here Mercury stations Direct July 12 Mars is in direct aspect to Mercury as it slows down to station direct in Gemini. Mars will return into aspect by the end of the month. This creates a signature transit for July: Mars + Mars = mental tension. Mercury is an enemy to Mars. Mars wants to do something, and yesterday, not talk about it, so Mars' aspect to Mercury can challenge us to remain calm as it pushes an agenda. But what's to be done? Mercury is not moving anywhere quickly through mid-month, as it slows its transit, in preparation for its slow turnaround. This will create a sense of anticipation which needs a healthy outlet when Mars' aspect is plugged in. If you've got something to work on, and can work things out, then do so. It will keep the pesky buzz of Mars around your head at bay. Mercury's signs, Gemini and Virgo, would do well to be mindful of the possible irritations cropping up in July as Mars is not the easiest planet for them to manage. As it impacts their ruling planet, Mercury they could see mental tensions spill out more obviously in physical ones, while we are all there with them mentally. Despite the tensions, there is at least a sense that things are moving forward in July, and we will be thankful for that. It's just some things will feel like they are pushed and cajoled into action, skipping over the finer details. Make sure to double and triple check these details through the middle of the month in particular. Sun enters Cancer July 16 The Sun opposes Jupiter on July 14 and Pluto on July 15, just before it moves into Cancer. While the Jupiter opposition is an optimistic and exuberant formation in the zodiac, Pluto's inclusion is the theme of 2020; that of our worst fears being triggered. Once the Sun moves into Cancer, there is a sense of relief from the impact of, not only Pluto, but also the nodes. Yes, the Sun is now in opposition to Saturn, but at least Saturn is strong and more in control, and more obvious and easier to deal with than Pluto. The Sun in Cancer is about finding more of a work-life balance, and taking a well-earned break, either from work or from beating ourselves up. Cancer is the natural 4th house of the zodiac, the place we go to find peace and comfort. Depending on what area of your chart this is, it will show where you like to find peace. The Sun's transit here will light this area of your life up. Saturn is opposite, exact on the new Moon on July 20, and this is one to watch, of course. This opposition usually brings with it some tensions, between governments and the public, between our strengths and weaknesses, our confidence and our fears. Nothing new there, you might say, but this period highlights a more extreme contrast. As the Sun-Saturn opposition replaces the more exuberant Sun-Jupiter opposition by mid-month, it may feel like a burst bubble in many ways, but this highlights all the more the need to take the break I'm referring to at this point. The Sun-Saturn opposition is not a time to scatter energy, it's a time to focus it and simplify our lives. Take a break now, because in August things start to kick into high gear, releasing enormous amounts of energy in the process. New Moon in Cancer (Puṣya) July 20 The Moon joins the Sun in Cancer, opposite Saturn for the new Moon. This is low point, energetically, as the light of the Sun is darkened by Saturn during the dark Moon phase. Best to conserve energy and take that break I've been referring to. The Sun-Saturn opposition is bound to create tensions around the world, but in our own lives is may show up as a contrast between home and work life, private life and public life - what we have to do versus what we want to do. But this also suggests a turning point, a climactic point which, whether internalized or externalized, is bound to create a new direction in life. The new Moon is always a new start, anyway, so use this one to find that balance and pivot in the direction you want to go. This new Moon occurs in the lunar mansion Puṣya, an auspicious lunar sign contained entirely within the sign Cancer. Puṣya means ‘flowering’ and ‘nurturing’ and is symbolized by a flower and a cow's udder. It is a caring and honest sign, with a sense of responsibility in speaking the truth. It is a benign sign and focused on doing the right thing, ruled by the priest to the gods, and a representation of the planet Jupiter. With the new Moon in Puṣya it's a month to connect with those we honoured during the previous full Moon on Guru Purnima, a time for teaching, healing, worship and prayers. A time to connect with our community, our home and family, our heart. Rahu/Ketu Transit Update Rahu and Ketu (mean nodes) move into the first pada or section of Gemini and Sagittarius by July 22. This offers a welcome shift in the nodes' positions moving forward. It marks the last section of the signs that have shown a complete upheaval due to the virus, but more than that, the fears that have arisen in relation to unseen threats. This is the nature of the nodes, at any rate. They are not visible. They represent more primal fears, rooted in a more primitive part of the brain, or brain stem. The nodes bring with them unconscious fears, or simply anything that is unconscious. If we cannot see it, if we are not aware of something, there is something to face at some point. Ignorance is bliss, maybe, but only until we have to deal with something we've been putting off! Rahu moves into the first section of Gemini, the Libra navamsha or '9th division', while Ketu moves into the first section of Sagittarius, the Aries navamsha. One thing you may notice is that Gemini and Libra are signs of the same element (air). This makes them more helpful to each other, as are Aries and Sagittarius (fire). So, the nodes are in a more helpful situation than they has been of late. Rahu has been transiting the Scorpio navamsha, its sign of debilitation, while Ketu has been in the Taurus navamsha. Rahu and Scorpio do not mix well because Rahu exaggerates the fears of Scorpio. Likewise, Ketu and Taurus do not mix well because Ketu removes the stability of Taurus. We've been left feeling uprooted and ungrounded, lost. This shift signals a slow transition of Rahu and Ketu into the opposite signs by September, as Rahu moves into Taurus and Ketu moves into Scorpio, the first part of these signs being the Virgo and Pisces divisions, further enhancing and helping the nodal positions. Rahu in Taurus brings more need for stability, while Ketu in Scorpio removes fears, or at least the willingness to 'go there' and deal with them. We may be able to see this more positive change on the horizon in July, but only if we are able to look further ahead to September. Mars enters Shadow Phase July 25 Mars transits the degree to which it will return by mid-November, 21 degrees of Pisces. This marks a point to which we will be returning at that point, which means whatever we are doing now, will be gone back over later. This means the end of July starts a process of change and redoing things over a longer period, until the end of the year. Mars in Pisces is like swimming out to sea, while being forced to stay within lines imposed on us by others, all the while dealing with some pretty challenging undercurrents which attempt to pull us back, as we attempt to venture forward. Mars will enter Aries by mid-August and we get more traction as we arrive onshore. And although there will be a need to go back and pick something we forgot on the way, this period marks the beginning of a few months where we can completely redo things, especially in relation to Mars in yoru chart, the signs Aries and Scorpio, as well as Pisces. At this time, all the planets will have either been retrograde or continue to do so, showing the need to reinvent our whole world and how we act within it. For those more impacted by Mars, Aries and Scorpio, either rising or Moon sign, there will be plenty of time to reassess actions taken over the next few months, as they more powerfully reinvent themselves in the process. Venus enters Gemini July 31
Venus leaves its own earthly realm of Taurus after it's long transit here and moves into the more excitable and interactive realm of Gemini for some fun and frolics. While Venus in Taurus was particularly strong and relatively unharmed by other things going on - partying in the midst of a pandemic, perhaps! - its transit in Gemini mixes it up with Rahu and the pandemic more directly. On the one hand, it is strong in a friendly environment in Gemini, but on the other, it's now getting involved with the nodes and opposing the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction, exact in August. The most obvious expression I can think of is a conflict between social distancing (Saturn continues to aspect Libra) and the need to connect with others (Venus in Gemini) and the risks that entails. Venus and Saturn are in conflicted aspect towards each other, in inimical elements; Saturn in the stoic and responsible Capricorn, Venus in the fun and flirtatious Gemini. As Venus moves beyond the nodes, we are taken beyond the fear and find new ways of doing things. Venus in Gemini promises more revelations and excitement as it comes into conjunction with Rahu on Aug 3 and the eclipse degree on Aug 8. Perhaps the revelations come from the interaction, the discussion, and a friendly, open debate, but it is just as likely to be expressed in controversy. OM TAT SAT |