Astrology for the Week of August 20, 2012

by Michele Freeman

The theme for this week is to let go of fear. Be mindful of how often you judge others. In recognizing why you see others in a negative light, you discover the fears that you need to heal in yourself.  

Monday, August 20, you will feel energetic today with a Sun Mars sextile.  So if you feel that you want to get outside and play today, it is due to this energetic aspect.

Wednesday, August 22, opportunities for expansion, creative thinking and communication occurs with a Mercury Jupiter sextile. This transit makes you aware of the bigger issues in your life and how they affect your overall plans for the future. This day will be perfect to gain clarity and find answers to the questions you have been pondering.

Thursday, August 23, Mars moves into Scorpio. This is intense energy that can be either destructive or transformative. It will give you the drive you need to get where you want to go. However, this energy also increases the potential for rash actions and accidents. Therefore, be careful what you intention is.

Friday, August 24, Sun is opposing Neptune. This energy will make you want to escape your life today can be one of considerable confusion and uncertainty. Therefore, this aspect is not a good one to negotiate or make a contractual arrangement. On the other hand, this energy will allow you to experience spirituality on a new level. Therefore, this is a great day to stay in the moment and go with the flow.

Sunday, August 26, Mars is trine Neptune. This will spur you to want become involved in a spiritual search to learn how you and all other people relate to each other and to the universe. The energy is positive to take action on your dreams.

The card that I pulled for this week is Compassion: Archangel Zadkiel by Doreen Virtue. The message is, “Soften with respect to this situation, and all the people involved including yourself.”