Sun Signs August 2017
By Alina Rubi, PMAFA
Aries (March 21-April 20): August's star map arouses your autonomous spirit. This is a good period to use this force to get an extraordinary amount done. Uranus will retrograde on your personal zone; take a moment to assess and consider each decision that involves the way you live. The Lunar Eclipse on the 7th could help you to organize meetings and get involved in community groups. Mercury will retrograde in your wellness corner from the 12th to September 4th, so be selective in your diet. On the 21st, be ready with your Eclipse safety glasses, and plan your adventure trip to experience the rarest Solar Eclipse in the USA. Your romantic instincts will be enhanced. If there is any hardship, or stress in your environment you can handle it with practical efficiency.
Power Phrase: In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
Taurus (April 21-May 21): As August dawns, focus your mind like a laser beam on your profession, the Aquarian's Lunar Eclipse on the 7th will guide you to the hall of fame. Mercury will retrograde in the middle of the month, so errors and misunderstanding could result. Magnify your attention during this time. On the 15th, a social event may require your maximum cooperation to proceed smoothly to everyone's satisfaction. Make a gracious compromise for the sake of peace and be discreet. Draw on your own philosophical serenity to handle temperament in yourself and others. On the 21st search for free applications on the internet to download to see a marvelous Solar Eclipse. Domestic matters will demand your full attention. At the end of the month, share your thoughts offering precise information to avoid being misinterpreted.
Power Phrase: Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.
Gemini (May 22-June 21): August will not be a prominent point in your year. You could need patience to deal with troublesome communications due to Mercury's retrogradation on the 12th. Caution is advice when it comes to negotiation. Take note of all little things you have left undone and either discard or finish them one by one. Confidence will play a determining role regarding what you accomplish and what you don't. Your needs to travel will be flashing on the 21st with the Solar Eclipse; you can experience two minutes of totality near Nashville or Tennessee. Do not forget to pack your solar eclipse safety glasses. Do not get caught up in someone elses dilemma. You have worked hard to get where you are.
Power Phrase: There are three constants in life: change, choice and principles.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Moonchild, this month take only what you can handle. Relationships can be lost or unstable. New people, moves or job changes are not advised; your better course is to postpone important decisions until you are less volatile. Do not lend, borrow or donate. Live within your means and refuse to let anyone guilt you into spending what you cannot afford to part with. With Mercury Retrograde from the 12th, pack a spare tire for the road trip you are planning. It appears a financial boost is about to come to you on the 21st with the magnificent Solar Eclipse in your income corner. Good fortune is within reach if you are willing to explore new possibilities. Steady activity will bring solid results.
Power Phrase: We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Leo (July 23-Aug.22): The world is yours this month. The lunation on the 7th will exalt an existing union to a more exclusive status. Reflect on your life and examine your goals and ideals on the 10th. Mercury will retrograde in one of your money zones; stick to your budget. Check on the 21st when new and novel situations will present interesting, and dynamic people who could open to you new doors of experience and personal changes. The same day you could enjoy a breathtaking show: a total Solar Eclipse on your sign; this eclipse will be the first since 1979 to be visible within the fifty states. Your spirit will be revitalized. Channel your energy into new pursuits and causes that bring you joy and satisfaction. Remember: changes bring new beginnings.
Power Phrase: Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): August's stars outline is full of surprises. A Lunar Eclipse will beat your healthy zone; stay committed to your well-being devotion. Retrograde Mercury will trail through your sign beginning on the 12th; meditate before you speak. Temptation is a state of mind. Do not give in to a sales pitch or emotional manipulation. Take the initiative to protect and be proactive when it comes to health and legal matters. What you discover could spark a groundbreaking idea that will encourage you to take on more responsibility. A Solar Eclipse in your karmic house will accentuate your intuition and you will be in touch with your subconscious mind. Ulterior motives and emotional manipulation will be apparent. Keep your life simple. Do not go overboard to compensate for an emotional void you are feeling.
Power Phrase: The only disability in life is a bad attitude.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In August your romance's compass could lead you to someone bohemian with the Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius around the 7th. This romance can seem like a dream come true with the sensitive, emotional feeling of belonging. Mercury is regressing on the 12th try not to sign anything until September 4th. Be aware on The 15th when existing relationships could suffer difficulties because obscure conflicts arising between you and your loved ones; do not let hidden resentments and tensions flare up to ruin an otherwise sound relationship. A long held fantasy could come to life during the most spectacular Solar Eclipse on the 21st. This Eclipse is the first to cross the USA from Pacific to Atlantic since 1918, buy your solar safe glasses and savor this pleasant experience. At the end of the month you can re-meet people you've loved in the past who are now different; your paths have diverged too widely to resume that old relationship.
Power Phrase: If you do not design your life plan, chances are you will fall into someone else's plan.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be open to expanding who you are. On the 4th, Jupiter's square to powerful Pluto arouses your ambitions to achieve great things. You will feel as if your energies could carry you higher and farther than usual, and you are willing to strive for power and success. Near the Full Moon on the 7th, you will be faced with serious determination about your living situation. Refuse to let you or someone else's emotions interfere with what you are trying to accomplish. When Mercury retrogrades on the 12th, challenges on communications will prevail. Stay calm and stick to the rules and regulations; problems while traveling or dealing with people who can alter your life will arise. A status boosting Solar Eclipse on the 21st will point you as a power in your profession; you will have the energy, fortitude and optimism to see your plans through completion.
Power Phrase: The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As Jupiter and Pluto square on the 4th, a coercive situation may present obstacles to your confidence. In your job, business or finances, work optimistically with team effort. Contend with prudence when Mercury retrogrades on you professional zone on the 12th; you do not want to separate a crucial person during your climb to the top. On the 17th, Venus and Jupiter, the two most pleasure loving planets will square,you could find it difficult to get much work done. You will attract someone with whom you could have a significant relationship, but it may not be an easy one. On the 21st, with a Solar Eclipse that seems to be a major event in your time line, will be a perfect day to take an awe inspiring trip to a distant city: Nashville, Oregon or Jackson Hole? Choose on, they are the best viewing locations. You will have to counter someone's poor habits or influences. Do not be tempted to get involved in risky schemes or joint ventures.
Power Phrase: The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Mindfulness is the only way to learn from your fears; you are only limited by what you think is possible. With an Aquarian Lunation in your income house, push to bring financial gains to your bank account. Take your time and you will avoid a costly mistake. On the 12th, when Mercury retrogrades, keep an open mind, but do not feel you have to share personal information with anyone who does not wield proper authority. Do not allow anger or bullies to push you in the wrong directions. With the Solar Eclipse on the 21st,personal gains are within reach, if you take action to update your investments and negotiate outdated contracts. You are capable of hard work, undertake from a very broad perspective. Others will find you a formidable opponent, simply because you look at all alternatives and choose your course of action carefully.
Power Phrase: Many of life's failures are people who do not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): This is a rich month for relationships. What you do for others will make a difference when you need something in return. The Lunar Eclipse in your sign will illuminate your road. Eclipses are like full moons rolled into one, so massive changes appear to be underway. Mercury will retrograde on the 12th, keep money matters to yourself; joint ventures could lead to loss. On the 13th, you could have unexpected company or have a family member move in or out. Investments in relationships could pay off, thanks to the Solar Eclipse on the 21st, edifying your house of committed unions. You could feel sudden attraction to a magnetic new friend; this person will leave your life as suddenly as he/she entered. Research, but once your vision is clear, act quickly. Look for any opportunity you can get to network.
Power Phrase: Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb, but how well you bounce.
Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): August's star plot begins with a Lunar Eclipse to your subconscious mind; if you have been consulting a therapist you may now be feeling better. When Mercury retrogrades on your partnership zone on the 12th, do not rely on others to do your work. Pick up some knowledge and skills that will help you change course and do something new. Make alterations for the right reasons. Hang out in places that make you feel comfortable. A New Moon Solar Eclipse that will light your solar sixth house of work and health on the 21st will direct your attention to projects at the office. Do your best to avoid debt. Expecting others to want the same thing as you will lead to problems. Look for opportunities that will help you get ahead financially.
Power Phrase: Live life to the fullest and focus on the positive.