Monday 7/28 - It's a busy Monday. A mid day Moon/Mars square (1:02 PM) sets a frantic pace. People are irritable and impatient. It's a case of the hurrieder I go, the behinder I get. Try and keep your cool.

Early evening calms things down when the Gemini Moon makes a soothing sextile to Venus in Leo (6:50 PM). The mood is friendly and social.

But that angry edge is back later tonight when a Moon/Uranus square (10:32 PM) reminds us of the day's irritations. This is an accident prone aspect. Might as well hang it up and go to bed before the fireworks start.

Tuesday 7/29 - People are moody and uncommunicative this morning as the Moon opposes Pluto (9:25 AM). Tread lightly and hold the criticism until you can find a way to put things tactfully.

The Moon enters Cancer at 11:12 AM.

Today's Sun/Mercury conjunction (2:05 PM) really does favor communication; it's just that the morning was a better time to consider what you wanted to say than to actually deliver the message.

The evening is serious and sober minded. The Moon's sextile to Saturn (11:29 PM) has people mulling over practical and business matters.

Wednesday 7/30 - There's an upbeat tone to this day. People wake up feeling more optimistic and energized. The Moon opposes Jupiter in Capricorn (11:28 AM) making this a good time to make business contacts. People are polite but you may have to read between the lines to discover what's really being said.

Energy levels are high (Moon sextile Mars at 4:13 PM) and folks are going strong late into the evening (Moon trine Uranus at 11:30 PM). This is a good night to get out on the town for a little entertainment.

Thursday 7/31 - Venus opposition Neptune (10:30 AM) is lovely and loving aspect with great delicacy of feeling and compassion. The world takes on an almost ethereal beauty as we consider the possibilities and disconnect from the banalities and bring-downs of mundane reality. Art, dance and music are favored as Venus/Neptune supplies the inspiration to create.

The Moon enters Leo at 12:22 PM.

Friday 8/01 - August begins with New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo (4:13 AM). This is a total eclipse of the sun but its totality will only be visible in the extreme northern parts of Canada, the Arctic, China and Russia. It will be visible as a partial eclipse in the far northeastern corner of the US and throughout much of Europe and Asia.

The New Moon conjuncts Mercury in Leo but doesn't really connect with any of the other planets so this happy-go-lucky Leo influence is a strange disconnect from the rest of what is going on in the heavens right now. Leo, the sign of royalty, could be said to represent the privileged classes with a "Let them eat cake" reaction to the events of the next couple of weeks. The latent violence of the upcoming Mars/Uranus opposition (8/06/08) will be making itself felt next week. Already LA has experienced an earthquake (a not unusual Mars/Uranus manifestation) and one wonders if there is not more to follow.

Saturday 8/02 - The Moon conjuncts Venus (7:19 AM) highlighting Thursday's Venus/Neptune opposition and spreading its influence, like a sprinkling of rainbow light over our early morning dream state. It's a magical morning. This is definitely a day to throw out your list of chores and follow your heart.

There's an air of determination and dedication to an ideal today as the Leo Moon trines Pluto in Sag (12:59 PM).

The Moon enters Virgo at 2:59 PM.

Sunday 8/03 - This morning is the opposite of yesterday. The Virgo Moon conjuncts depressing Saturn in the early morning hours (4:58 AM) so people wake up with a feeling of anxiety or disappointment worrying them. Energy levels are low so take it slow and nourish yourself today.

Things pick up this afternoon when the Moon trines Jupiter (4:16 PM), rejuvenating our bodies and minds and what started out as a gloomy day turns out to be quite nice after all.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 8/04 - There's an undercurrent of tension running through this day. Luckily a couple of potentially violent aspects (Moon conjunct Mars at 3:13 AM and opposition Uranus at 6:02 AM) occurred in the early hours of the morning, triggering events elsewhere in the world but most folks here in the Rocky Mountains missed it, being happily asleep. Though the morning rush to work probably saw more than its share of fender benders.

The Virgo Moon squares Pluto at 6:15 PM so people are feeling rather critical, defensive and moody. Grab some quiet time if you can. Things even out as the evening progresses.

The Moon enters Libra at 8:28 PM.

Venus in Leo trines Pluto tonight at 10:51 PM. This is an emotionally intense, passionate aspect. People feel strongly about just about everything under its influence, no middle of the road here. This is a good time to get in touch with how you really feel.

Tuesday 8/05 - Most of the day is relatively quiet as the Moon doesn't make any major aspects until tonight.

Venus enters Virgo at 10:20 PM so the emotional tone will be more subdued than it was under Leo's flamboyant influence. Venus will be in Virgo until Aug. 30th.

The mood is jovial and friendly this evening as the Libra Moon sextiles the Sun (10:49 PM) and squares Jupiter (11:00 PM). This might be a good night to go out for a bit of amusement, though you may feel so relaxed that it's hard to get out the door.

Wednesday 8/06 - Rarrrh. Today is supercharged. People are moving fast, way too fast and tempers are short as Mars' opposition to Uranus (12:37 PM) rules this day. Mars moves relatively slowly so this alignment colors the whole week. We were feeling it as early as last Monday (7/25). If you exercise a bit of discretion you can harness this volcanic energy and get an amazing amount done, just hold on to your temper and avoid power tools.

Mercury opposition Neptune (12:40 PM) is a dreamy aspect that can be quite otherworldly and inspired but, paired with Mars/Uranus, today's space-outs can be positively dangerous. Keep driving to a minimum and save those mechanical tasks, surgeries and dentist appointments for another day.

The mood eases up this afternoon when the Libra Moon trines laid back Neptune (4:01 PM) and sextiles Mercury (4:37 PM). It's time to slow down, relax and enjoy.

Thursday 8/07 - The Moon moves into Scorpio at 5:26 AM.

The morning is pleasant and harmonious as the Moon sextiles Venus (8:54 AM). There's an easy ability to take care of business and have fun doing it.

The tone is serious this evening when the Moon moves into a sextile to Saturn (10:19 PM) so our attention stays on the business at hand, working quietly to get some task accomplished.

Friday 8/08 - People are in high spirits this morning as a Moon/Jupiter sextile (9:01 AM) starts the day off on the right foot. Some are set on getting an early start on the weekend, eager to enjoy the last of the summer before the demands of the new school year set in.

There's a bit of tension this afternoon as the Scorpio Moon squares the Sun in Leo (2:20 PM), both proud and stubborn signs that have a hard time making a compromise. Is the issue at hand really that important or is this just a power trip? Luckily the mood passes quickly if you don't latch on to it.

There's a lot of energy and excitement later tonight for you night owls as the Moon trines Uranus (12:58 AM) after midnight.

Saturday 8/09 - Despite the late night, the morning is energized and people are up early and ready to go as a Moon/Mars sextile (4:28 AM) may roust us out of bed before the sun rises.

Mercury trine Pluto (12:17 PM) is a sign of intense mental focus and dedication to an idea or philosophy. It is introspective and thoughtful, making this a good time to do some soul searching or self analysis. It's easier to access deeper layers of our psyches under the influence of Mercury/Pluto's penetrating insight.

People are talkative and not above a little showing off this afternoon, which can be fun if you're staging a dramatic performance, but there is also the possibility of using our insight into others as a tool for manipulation when the Scorpio Moon squares Leo Mercury (3:02 PM).

The introspective mood lightens up as the Moon moves into Sag at 5:10 PM. It's time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Sunday 8/10 - Mercury enters Virgo (4:51 AM) in the early hours of the morning and thoughts turn to fall and the preparation that lies ahead. Mercury in Virgo is intelligent and analytical, a great critical thinker. Mercury will be in Virgo until Aug. 28th.

A mid morning Moon/Saturn square (11:08 AM) saps our energy and rains on the parade as anxieties, probably financial, claim our attention. We're looking at a couple of major Saturn aspects in the coming days and this morning is a premonition of what we'll be dealing with all week. Take it easy and be kind to yourself. Boost your health and get some rest. Worrying is not going to help.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 8/11 - The day begins calmly enough but the tension starts building as we approach an early afternoon Moon/Uranus square (1:21 PM). Things can spin out of control now so try to slow down and pace yourself.

Tempers cool down rapidly as a Moon/Neptune sextile (3:32 PM) chills things out. That edgy mood is back again this evening as the Sagittarius Moon squares Mars in Virgo (8:24 PM). This high energy aspect tends toward perfectionism and excessive attention to detail. Late night house cleaning, anyone?

Tuesday 8/12 - The Moon moves into Capricorn at 5:42 AM.

The Capricorn Moon makes a series of trines to the three planets that are in Virgo right now (Moon trine Mercury at 2:51 PM, trine Venus at 10:57 PM and trine Saturn at 12:04 AM). Self discipline comes more easily now. This is a great day to make headway with a project. The results you achieve can be deeply satisfying.

Wednesday 8/13 - The day starts on a bright note as the Moon conjuncts fortunate Jupiter (8:43 AM). People are businesslike but cordial and accommodating.

A sober, workaholic approach will have many people working harder than ever as a somber Venus/Saturn conjunction (11:03 AM) conjures up visions of impending shortages and winter utility bills. Venus/Saturn represents a period when times are tight and luxuries few and far between. People tend to be rough and unkind to each other as they stress out over the pressures they're struggling with.

Venus/Saturn often brings some kind of disappointment or setback.

Thursday 8/14 - The morning is industrious and hardworking as the Capricorn Moon trines Virgo Mars (11:09 AM). People are results oriented and intent on achieving a certain goal. The focus this week is on hard work and preparation for the fall.

The Moon enters Aquarius at 4:56 PM.

Friday 8/15 - Things may seem overwhelming today as a Sun/Neptune opposition (1:43 AM) sends folks running for cover. People feel more vulnerable now, in the mood to hideout and contemplate recent events in silence.

Mercury conjuncts Saturn at 2 PM, adding a feeling of pessimism and discouragement to the somewhat debilitating effects of Sun/Neptune. Take it easy and lay low but don't make business and personal decisions based on today's outlook as your point of view is much too negative right now.

Saturday 8/16 - This is a week of extremes. After worrying all week, people throw caution to the winds this weekend as a rather frivolous attitude sets in. After all, you've got to have fun sometimes, right? Work hard; play hard.

The day gets off to a slow start. The Moon conjuncts lazy Neptune at 12:24 PM, causing people to linger in bed and lounge around the homestead until well into the afternoon.

The Moon is Full in Aquarius at 3:16 PM, kicking this day into gear and getting folks out and about despite themselves. Today's Venus/Jupiter trine (6:16 PM) has the opposite effect of Wednesday's Venus/Saturn conjunction. People are in the mood to have fun and spend money. What happened to this week's concerns? Resolved or swept under the rug for the time being. People tend to go for expensive dinners and lavish presents now.

Tonight's Mars/Pluto square (12:12 AM) puts a manic edge on things. There's a forcefulness here that doesn't know when to stop. Go home before things turn ugly. There are a lot of angry people out there.

Sunday 8/17 - The Moon enters Pisces at 1:56 AM.

Mercury in Virgo trines Jupiter this evening (7:23 PM) at almost the same time that the Moon opposes Saturn (7:46 PM). These two, very different aspects act to balance each other out. Gloomy Moon/Saturn is cheered by optimistic Mercury/Jupiter, which tends to look on the positive side and may come up with some good solutions to recent problems.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 8/18 - It's an interesting day. Schedules don't go as planned. Anything can happen, maybe an unexpected stroke of luck. The Moon in Pisces conjuncts Uranus this afternoon (5:13 PM) so intuition is strong. Follow your heart and trust your instincts.

Tuesday 8/19 - Mars enters Libra (4:03 AM). People are more focused on relationship and community now. Mars in Libra stimulates the urge to create beauty in our lives. There's a latent violence as the Moon triggers Saturday's Mars/Pluto square. Accidents and edgy tempers color the early morning hours (the Moon squares Pluto at 5:41 AM and opposes Mars at 8:22 AM).

The Moon enters fiery Aries at 8:10 AM continuing the angry mood throughout the day.

Wednesday 8/20 - The morning is energized as the Aries Moon squares Jupiter in Capricorn (7:15 AM) stimulating ambition and the drive to achieve.

The next major lunar aspect doesn't happen until late at night when the Moon sextiles dreamy Neptune (12:00 AM), encouraging a soothing night's sleep.

The Leo Sun trines Pluto in the wee hours of Thursday morning (12:49 AM) lending the week a spirit of determination and strength.

Thursday 8/21 - Mercury conjuncts Venus in 18° of Virgo (9:44 AM). This is an artistic, graceful and industrious aspect that enjoys creating order and beauty out of chaos.

It's a powerful day. The Moon in Aries makes a grand trine with Pluto in Sag (10:11 AM) and the Leo Sun (10:53 AM). The mood is focused and people are intent on accomplishing an important personal goal. There is an uncanny ability to manifest our dreams and intentions now.

The Moon moves into Taurus at 12:38 PM.

Friday 8/22 - The Taurus Moon makes another grand trine today so we have two power days in a row, further empowered by the electric intensity of Uranus. The Moon trines Saturn in Virgo (6:23 AM) and Jupiter in Capricorn (10:52 AM) putting the emphasis on business and practicality. This is a good time to initiate a business plan or make one.

The Sun enters Virgo at 12:02 PM.

It's an exciting Friday night. There's so much going on that it may be hard to chose.

Saturday 8/23 - Mercury (12:13 PM) and Venus (9:49 AM) both oppose Uranus today stimulating a great urge for personal freedom and a desire to break away from restrictions and the daily grind. People act erratically now, making sudden and unexpected changes and revealing startling aspects of themselves that were previously unsuspected. Life is an adventure to be savored so, if not now, when?

The Moon enters Gemini at 3:48 PM.

The Gemini Moon squares the Sun in Virgo this afternoon (5:49 PM) so things get rather hectic. It's easy to over-schedule yourself and get stressed out in the process. Take a deep breath and slow down.

The energy stays high well into the evening. The Moon trines Mars in Libra (8:52 PM) making people want to get out and socialize.

Sunday 8/24 - This morning is a bit of a bring-down. As the Moon squares depressing Saturn (9:42 AM) the energy level crashes and exhaustion sets in. One can maintain such intensity for only so long before it's time to come back to earth.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 8/25 - The mood is a bit fussy this morning as the Gemini Moon squares Venus (7:56 AM) and Mercury (10:03 AM) in Virgo. People want things just so and tend to nitpick and criticize. There's a feeling of restlessness and a longing for something better.

This afternoon emotions are intense and powerful but there's a tendency to hold back because of a great desire for privacy (Moon opposition Pluto at 3:52 PM).

The Moon moves into Cancer at 6:18 PM. Tonight people are in a cozy, homey mood as the Cancer Moon sextiles the Sun in Virgo (11:58 PM).

Tuesday 8/26 - This day is focused on taking care of business. There's a no nonsense, serious approach that has people a bit brusque but very focused on the task at hand (Moon sextile Saturn at 12:35 PM).

Things ease up this afternoon when the Moon opposes Jupiter in Cap (3:47 PM) though Capricorn is big on protocol. Better mind your manners if you want to make a good impression.

Wednesday 8/27 - Today starts early as a 6 AM Moon/Uranus trine has people up, alert and excited about the day's events.

The afternoon is harmonious and pleasant as the Cancer Moon sextiles Venus (3:11 PM) and Mercury (6:13 PM).

Mercury squares Pluto this evening at 7:36 PM. Our neuroses are highlighted now. Compulsive behavior and old patterns flare up. Negative mental habits dominate our thinking. Just listen to that old tape loop going round and round. This is good for becoming aware of how we hold ourselves in place with this dusty, old nonsense because it's coming through so very loud and clear.

It is hard to communicate with others right now because nobody is receiving very well at the moment. There's too much projection going on. This influence colors the whole middle of the week.

The Moon enters Leo at 8:51 PM.

Thursday 8/28 - The morning gets off to an early and energetic start as the Leo Moon sextiles Mars in Libra (6:44 AM). The mood is cheerful and optimistic.

Mercury enters Libra (8:50 PM) this evening. People are more social now, focused on interpersonal relationships and the arts.

Friday 8/29 - Venus in Virgo squares Pluto in the early hours of the morning (3:50 AM). This aspect also influences several days and has really been building since the beginning of the week. Venus/Pluto amplifies our desire nature and stimulates a great longing for love or some other object of desire without which we just don't feel we can be happy. The emphasis is on feelings of lack, loss and betrayal. Self pity can give rise to cruelty fueled by the over-riding sense of "poor me".

Things are rather spacey today. It's hard to get focused and people tend to be forgetful and late (Moon opposition Neptune at 11:15 AM). This is a good time for meditation or getting out to commune with nature but not much is getting done in the way of work.

Tonight it's easier to get in touch with the feelings that may have been too powerful and overwhelming to process earlier in the week (Moon trine Pluto at 9:44 PM).

Saturday 8/30 - The Moon enters Virgo at 12:18 AM.

Venus moves into Libra at 8:41 AM. There's a great desire for and appreciation of beauty and harmony in our lives while Venus is in the sign of love (8/30 - 9/23).

The Moon is New in Virgo at 1:58 PM. This New Moon looks pretty grim as it closely conjuncts Saturn. There'll be more bad news for the economy during the coming month. Expect another major bank failure, maybe more than one.

This New Moon also introduces a new astrological theme that we'll be dealing with throughout the winter, Saturn opposition Uranus. There's just a premonition of it now but soon there'll be no doubt that we're dealing with a major economic depression.

Tonight the Moon conjuncts gloomy Saturn (8:21 PM). Luckily this is alleviated by a trine from Jupiter (10:31 PM) that tends to balance out Saturn's depressive tendencies. This not a weekend for fun and games, not the time to get married or have a big party. Instead give some attention to budgeting and your economic plan for getting through the winter.

Sunday 8/31 - The Moon in Virgo opposes Uranus around midday (1:43 PM). People just want to get away from it all for a little while, forget their worries and concerns and experience a sense of freedom. Get away from the grind. There is a tendency to be reckless so watch how you handle machinery now (chainsaws, driving, etc.).

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.