Week of 8.10.15
KAT'S WEEKLY OVERVIEW FOR AUGUST 10
We’re in a last-quarter-Moon phase this week, meaning that the Moon is waning in strength. Most action takes place behind the scenes, making this a good time to review your progress and revise accordingly. To use a gardening analogy, when the Moon is waxing (from New to Full) we plant; when it’s waning (Full to New), we prune and trim.
The Moon in Cancer leads the week. As Cancer is the sign of our basic instincts, logic and rationale go on the back burner and intuition rules. When making decisions or facing problems under this Moon sign, go with your gut!
Monday looks like such a nice day it would be a shame to waste it by going to work—unless it rains. I once had a boss who only showed up when it rained. Nice work if you can get it. The rest of us, not fortunate enough to be able to take the day off, can make the most of the Moon in a favorable aspect to communicative Mercury to have productive conversations about a pet project. Also, if you’ve been putting off, or having a hard time, writing a report/proposal this brainy aspect will lend inspiration.
Jupiter in Virgo
At 7:13a, Tuesday morning, auspicious Jupiter moves into Virgo where he’ll reside until September 2016! That means, this magnificent, magnanimous orb will be expanding whatever area of your life it touches — great if it’s your bank account, bad if it’s your hips. Where will you find good fortune? Watch for my sign-by-sign forecast, Where’s Your Lucky Star?, which will be on the AstroCast later this week, to find out what area of your life Jupiter will be endowing with its cheery optimism and good fortune.
Void to Avoid
The only Void Moon to avoid this week is midday Wednesday (1:44p–4:51p), but it’s easily sidestepped and, as long as you don't plan anything on it or for it, shouldn’t get in the way of whatever projects or events you have planned.
Let the Sunshine In!
The Moon enters bright and sunny Leo from Wednesday (4:52p) through Saturday (12:35a) culminating in a New Moon on Friday. The Leo New Moon radiates warmth, generosity and brilliance. It’s a stellar opportunity to grandstand, put your best face forward and add a touch of creative genius to all your endeavors.
WEEKEND FORECAST
We get two Virgo-perfect days this weekend. And with the Sun and Venus getting cozy, romance rules. But a word to the wise: Virgo energy, which loves to fiddle, fix and tinker, could inveigle you into doing your “to-do’s.” Before you know it, you’ll have frittered the whole weekend away doing a whole lot of nothing. My advice is to plan your fun ahead of time: make reservations for brunch, schedule a tee time, plan a bbq. It is the weekend after all, if not now, when?