Scorpio, August 2015
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Scorpio, August 2015

August has plenty of lessons in store for you, mostly focused on how you handle your commitments, what your dreams are for the future, and where you will find support for your vision of your future. Let's take a look.

On July 25, Venus--who had entered Earth sign Virgo only a week earlier--turned retrograde, then reentered Leo on July 31. Leo is glamorous, a total star and a bit of an attention hog, and Venus rules prosperity and love. Unfortunately, Venus doesn't feel like herself when she's retrograde, meaning now is a good time to reflect and reassess: Since Venus is retrograde in Leo, this month you'll likely question what makes you special and unique. In addition to all of that, August has plenty of lessons in store for you, mostly focused on how you handle your commitments, what your dreams are for the future, and where you will find support for your vision of your future.

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Saturn goes direct in your sign, Scorpio, on August 2. When cold, bossy Saturn starts moving forward, so do we--finally. Saturn went retrograde on March 4, 2015, so we've been reworking (and maybe feeling a bit stuck) around Saturnian themes since then. Saturn rules boundaries, restrictions, fears, and challenges… not the funnest energy to work with, but hey, life is hard, right, Scorpio? No one knows that more than you, since your sign rules death, transformation, and all that deep shit.

In general, for all of us, Saturn in Scorpio has been a time period to reflect on our boundaries concerning all things Scorpio: shared resources (whether that be bank accounts or that box of tampons that belongs to all of your roommates, even thought you swear you have the receipt somewhere, proving it was your purchase), sexual issues (Scorpio does rule the genitals, after all), fears around death, and obstacles around letting go of the past. Saturn has been in your sign since October 5, 2012--Eek, that's over two, long, rough years with the curmudgeon of zodiac stinking up your life, adding difficultly and pain, testing your limitations, and pushing your buttons. Saturn transits are difficult, but they do eventually end, and we learn our lessons, becoming better people for it. So, how can we work well with Saturn? Suck up to Saturn like it's your mean old grandpa… respect tradition and your elders, act conservatively, be frugal. Do this, and he'll favor you, leaving you the best inheritance. Really, this transit is all about discipline. Are you disciplined, Scorpio? Or, have you spent the last two or so years running away from your problems? It's time to get real.

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Saturn says goodbye to your sign on September 17; even though it's hard, if you don't use this time to sharpen your sense of responsibility, you will miss out. The retrograde is over, so we're done wrapping up the past. How are you going to move forward as a responsible adult? The next phase of your life will be all about Saturn teaching you about finances and worth--you got a taste of this between December 23, 2014 and June 14, 2015, when Saturn briefly entered Sagittarius. Did you like how things played out during that time for finances? Yes? Great! No? Now's your chance to work with Saturn, be the best adult you can be, face your fears, and prepare to have a productive few years while Saturn transits Sag. If you can be a real, responsible adult, you can probably handle real issues around money. If not, expect Saturn to snatch your wallet.

The day after Saturn turns direct, on August 3, you'll have an excellent opportunity to show how mature you can be: Jupiter in Leo--a totally over the top and consumptive energy--squares Saturn today. This is a very tense combination, and to be honest, if you've been irresponsible, it will probably be one of the more difficult days for you this summer; however, this could be a great day for you to show (especially in the realm of career) how capable and composed you are. Good luck! And remember, Scorpio, you are the sign of transformation. Just 'cause it's not so hot now doesn't mean things won't work out well soon.

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Perhaps August 6 will be to your liking? Especially early in the morning--and by early in the morning, I mean really late at night, like last call at the bar. Mars, your ruling planet, is in fellow Water sign Cancer, highlighting a portion of the sky that symbolizes exploration and expansion; on this day, it will trine Saturn in Scorpio. We love it when your ruling planet, warrior god Mars, is sharing good vibes with Saturn. You'll feel like things can finally get done, even if it seems like it's happening slowly. I'm not sure how this will play out for you, Scorpio, but I know you need support at this time, and you need something to look forward to. This transit combines those two needs, hopefully giving you some optimism and faith in the future.

Mercury enters Virgo on August 7, inspiring you talk and think about your hopes and dreams and boosting your networking and schmoozing abilities. Fortunately for you, this will occur right in time for your planetary ruler, Mars, to enter Leo on August 8 and highlight the part of the sky that inspires you to achieve greatness. If you've been working your butt of to get to the top of whatever mountain you've been climbing, Mars in Leo will be the energy boost you need.

Expansive, optimistic Jupiter also enters Virgo on August 11, marking the beginning of a year-long phase around finding a new crew. Your posse is changing, and your hobbies are evolving. Your hopes and dreams for the future may be a little over-the-top… but isn't that how greatness is achieved? Thinking small isn't what gets us ahead, it's thinking big, and big is what Jupiter is all about. Plus, picky Virgo's incisive ability to weed out the junk from the treasure will balance Jupiter's excessive energy nicely, bringing you plenty of good luck this year as you carve a new place for yourself in the world--both socially and on a grander level. August 14 brings a New Moon in attention loving Leo, making mid-August ideal for consciously dreaming up what you want to come next for your career or your public image. New Moons are new beginnings, and Leo is the star of the show--what role do you wanna play?

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The Sun enters Virgo on August 23, again encouraging you to socialize and network, and Mercury enters Libra (the sign before yours, thus ruling a hidden, mysterious part of yourself) on August 27, getting you in touch with your hidden thoughts, desires and dreams. Your vibe gets a touch dreamier and more psychic at the end of the month--not only is Mercury, the planet of communication, in a portion of the sky that's concerned with your spirit, but we also have a Full Moon in Pisces on August 29. Pisces, of course, is the dreamiest, most imaginative sign at all. As the sign of sex, Scorpio, I know you must have been pretty disappointed that I haven't spoken about it at all throughout this horoscope. Good news: The Full Moon will take place in the portion of the zodiac that highlights creativity, how you have fun, and dating and romance (and sex, too, yay!), so you'll find illumination around these issues at the end of the month.

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We all know the importance of staying present, but I think you might find it difficult this month, Scorpio. Venus retrograde in Leo has found you reflecting on your past around love and money; it's been asking you to drop your baggage. Leo has a special relationship with Scorpio, inspiring the sometimes shy or brooding Scorpion to be seen and to find fame. Has this Venus retrograde confronted any issues around being seen for you, Scorpio? We also have quite a few planets hanging out in Virgo, asking you what your hopes and dreams are for the future. That's a lot of time travel for you to handle, little scorpion--stay present!