Aquarius, August 2015
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Aquarius, August 2015

Happy half-birthday, Aquarius! As one of the more social signs of the zodiac, I think a half-birthday party is in order. Perhaps show off your fantastic moves as the Water Bearer at a water park? Let's take a look at what August has in store for you.

August 2 is an important day for you, Aquarius. Your ruling planet, Saturn, turns direct after being retrograde since March 14. Saturn retrogrades give us all a chance to restructure our foundations, but we're all ready to move forward now. Saturn has been going through Scorpio since October 5, 2012, and it's now finishing up its journey through the most intense, psychic, and transformative sign in the zodiac. Scorpio rules the part of the sky that influences your career and reputation, and Saturn brings challenges--for better or worse, over the last two or so years you've been interacting with the public at a stronger level than you ever have before, and you've learning a ton about how other people see you and what you have to offer.

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Saturn can be a difficult planet to work with, but when the job is done, there are plenty of rewards to be enjoyed. The next step of your journey is beginning very soon--specifically, on September 17, when Saturn reenters social, outgoing Sagittarius, where it'll stay for the next two or so years. This next chapter in your journey will involve whom you surround yourself with, as well as your ability to network and build a strong community around the fame you gained while Saturn was in Scorpio.

Your strengths will be tested soon enough. On August 3, Jupiter will square Saturn, a super tense combination that will test how responsible you have been and how capable you are at dealing with authority. Jupiter, a generous, jolly planet, is currently going through Leo, a sign known for its huge ego. As mentioned earlier, Saturn is the taskmaster of the zodiac, and it's currently going through one of the most intense signs, Scorpio. Leo wants to live, to shine in the sun… the Scorpion brings death, change, and transformation. Like I said, an intense combination! You'll need to balance your need to shine and be free with your duties on August 3, otherwise you may be in for some drama.

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Jupiter isn't the only planet fighting with Saturn--we also have a retrograde Venus in Leo squaring Saturn on August 5. The flirtatious beauty of the solar system, Venus doesn't appreciate the cold, unfeeling vibe of Saturn. This isn't the day to tell your BFF you actually are in love with them, the day to go shopping for new outfits or get a new haircut, or really the day to do anything that might make you cry if it turns out badly. Instead, this could be a great opportunity to mediate on your boundaries: Saturn loves boundaries, and Venus is retrograde, so now's the perfect time to reflect.

Venus began its retrograde on July 25 in Virgo (making Venus a little bitchy and picky) and then reentered Leo on July 31, making us wonder: Does this person/situation see me for how special and unique I really am? Venus goes direct next month on September 6; until then, the best way to work with Venusian themes (love, flirtation, money, luxury, you get the idea) is to consciously consider if they're making you happy or serving you in any way. Take your time--Venus is going backward, reviewing, not rushing ahead.

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Your ruling planet, Saturn, continues to make noise on August 6: Warrior Mars in nurturing Cancer trines Saturn and chatty Mercury squares it. You'll experience some stop/go energy today--Mars gets along well with Saturn in emotional fire signs, inspiring you to get shit done. But Mercury in Leo has difficulty with Saturn, which could create some blocks around communication. Leo is the sign opposite from you on the zodiac wheel, so whenever Leo comes up, we know your partnerships are going to be active. Expect the people in your life to feel a little shut down or unsure how to express themselves today.

This block around communication resolves the following day, August 7, when chatty Mercury enters smarty-pants Virgo and brings your mind to more practical matters, including your finances, and especially your debts. Virgo highlights a sensitive part of the sky for you, Aquarius, one that influences how you merge with people--whether that be materially, physically, or emotionally. Some conversations or deep meditations around these themes are sure to pop up soon. With Mars entering passionate and loyal Leo on August 8, the people you're in relationships with will feel excited about working with you on whatever you've been dreaming up. If you're aching for a fresh start around partnerships, August 14 will bring the New Moon in Leo, giving you the perfect opportunity to plant new seeds.

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On August 11, Jupiter says goodbye to extroverted, glamorous Leo and enters cerebral and (seemingly) innocent Virgo. Jupiter was last in Virgo from 2003 through 2004--Jupiter cycles are long, so when Jupiter shifts, we feel it! What was going on for you way back in 2003/2004? This coming year, you get to work with those themes is an older, wiser, and smarter way. Virgo wants us to simplify our life, to establish helpful habits, routines, and rituals. Also, like we've previous discussed, Virgo rules how you merge with others and how you handle your debts. Are you the sort of person who pretends to look through your wallet when the bill comes? Or are you one of those people who insists on helping others, then freaks out when they don't offer the help you expect in return? How do you deal with the emotional side of sex, whether with your life partner or during a casual encounter? How gracefully do you handle endings and changes? Jupiter will exaggerate all these intense themes. But keep in mind that jolly Jupiter is known as the luckiest planet, so I do hope everything will work out well!

Chatterbox Mercury in thoughtful Virgo will sextile Saturn in psychic Scorpio on August 26, creating a great vibe around communication. You'll find it easy to commit to whatever ideas or plans you want to work on moving forward. The next day, August 27, Mercury enters fellow Air sign Libra. Libra is all about justice and diplomacy, harmony and art. Mercury in this placement will inspire the philosopher in you, Aquarius, so I think the end of the month will be fantastic for communication, learning, and expanding your mind.

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The month wraps up with a Full Moon in dreamy Pisces on August 29. Aquarius, you are the futurist of the zodiac, dreaming up ways to innovate and improve our current situation. The key word here is "dreaming." Pisces (a sensitive, psychic Water sign) rules the part of the sky that shows your talents, values, and the cash money in your wallet. You're not just the most logical and intellectual sign in the zodiac, Aquarius--your imagination and connection to the divine can make you major bucks here on planet earth. Full Moons bring about competition and illumination, so I expect at the end of the month you'll have some understanding about what's to come next for you materially, either around your finances or the talents and projects you're developing.

August brings up plenty for you to look at, not only terms of how you partner with others, but how you handle intensity in your relationships and how you share things. Soon, Saturn will also encourage you to commit to a new group or posse, which I don't think you'll mind very much. You're great at working with people, Aquarius--after all, you are the humanitarian of the zodiac, so I think you'll do just fine!