The Week Ahead - August 18- August 26.

There are a several Good Days this week for taking action to forward your goals with long GREEN LIGHT PERIODS. The tricky days are Wednesday & Thursday due to the Sun & Mars changing signs. This is a signal that plans are unstable because new players enter the stage and existing plans fall by the wayside.

The First Quarter Moon on Friday August 24, 2012 may bring huge events. Many which could include earth shifts and volumes of water and extreme weather. The exact lunar phase occurs at 9:54 AM and reaches back to November 25, 2011 when a solar eclipse occurred at this same zodiacal point(exact at 2:37 Sagittarius).

A Green Light Period begins Friday Aug 17 at 8:33 PM through Sunday at 5:27 PM. Consider advancing even up until 8;49 PM.

The Virgo Moon sign reigns Saturday Aug 18 through Monday at 12:45 AM.
There is a void of course Moon period from 5:28 PM Sunday evening until the Moon enters Libra on Monday morning.
There is an additional consideration that heats up the playing field when the Moon lights a flame for the Sun & Mars from 8:17 PM – 8:50 PM Sunday night. This could be the spark you are seeking to energize your notions into more solid plans. Watch what others do and learn from their mistakes

Green Light Period during the Libra Moon sign from 12:45 AM Monday morning through Wednesday at 3:13AM.

The next Green Light Period is not until Mars changes signs on Thursday at 11:24 AM which will last until 2:56 AM Friday - with a lovely contra parallel to Venus. This aspect allows for much needed cash to flow.

From 2:56 AM – 6:50 AM on Friday the Moon is void of course.
At 6:50 AM Friday Aug 24 through Sunday August 26 at 2:39 AM - during this time a new Green Light allows you to move forward confidently with your goals for matters which involve connections to those over seas or for plans of high education or anything which is motivated by your heart and higher understanding of your world.

There are many positive aspects through the week so do read on. Also Friday's First Quarter Moon could bring a huge story involving water & land shifts.

The Week Ahead - August 18- August 26.
Saturday’s Virgo Moon gets down to business with an ingenious twist. You may be able to lock yourself away and get something done in a span of quality time. Your connections with friends are supportive and enlightening. You may discover new treatments for health matters. Also there are plenty of quirky episodes that are easily entertaining or unsettling. The Virgo Moon sign reigns today (Saturday Aug 18) through Monday at 12:45 AM. There is a void of course Moon period from 5:28 PM Sunday evening until the Moon enters Libra on Monday morning. There is an additional consideration that heats up the playing field when the Moon lights a flame for the Sun & Mars from 8:17 PM – 8:50 PM Sunday night. This could be the spark you are seeking to energize your notions into more solid plans. Watch what others do and learn from their mistakes. The Virgo Moon sign is energetic, fiery & engaging. Use this Moon sign to plow through a major task & also allow for friendly interventions.
There is only one major aspect during the Virgo Moon sign: Mercury in Leo trine retrograde Uranus in Aries at 7:30 PM on Saturday night.

Green Light Period during the Libra Moon sign from 12:45 AM Monday morning through Wednesday at 3:53 AM brings an excellent couple of days for advancing your plans. Move forward with confidence and support, especially if you are counting on a new participant to with bright ideas. Those you are working with move into a position of authority & star quality. This could be you or those you choose to align with. The Libra Moon sign is golden for moving forward with plans which involve partners either joining or splitting.
There are two aspects to note on Monday: The Leo Sun at a wonderful 60° aspect to Mars at 5:47 PM then later that Libra Mars & Jupiter in Gemini connects at 7:10 PM with an aspect of increased battle, prejudice & aggravation. There is a snag with Mars in Libra as it tends to create conflict in order to reach a peaceful outcome.
On Tuesday there are two aspects to note, at 12:06 PM Venus connects with Jupiter for a friendly excursion or happy lunch.
At 12:53 PM Mars & Neptune create a steamy event that could cloud judgment, or stimulate the imagination. For a creative endeavor, beware of being taken off your track by distraction.
A void of course Moon period for the Virgo Moon occurs from 3:13 AM to 3:54 AM Wednesday.

Wednesday the Moon changes signs from Libra to Scorpio at 3:54 AM through Friday at 6:50 AM. The Scorpio Moon sign welcomes the Sun into Virgo & has paved the way for Mars to enter Scorpio. If you believe the campaign has been particularly nasty up until now then I think we have not heard the worst of it. As Mars digs deeply into the trenches in order to take the lead.

At 1:07 PM Wednesday the Sun enters the hard working sign of Virgo until the 22nd of September. Virgo is the sign of the virgin holding grain and often a focus turns to the harvest. While the Sun is in Virgo, the energy shifts toward practical matters such as cleaning up and making ready for the next season. This is a changeable time that allows us to focus and get serious about organizing, going back to school and work. Virgo rules mechanical functions, routines, diet and health matters. Virgo adds an analytical quality for the task masters. The critical nature is given a platform as perfectionism leads to purification. There is a tendency to worry about details and remain overly focused on health matters.
For personal use: It is a good time to schedule a physical exam with your doctor, begin a new food and exercise plan. Toss out clutter.
For business use: Get organized and take on new work support teams. Work as a team.

The Sun is contra parallel Neptune which begins a long aspect through Friday August 24 when the Sun is exactly opposite Neptune at 8:33 AM.

The Sun begins its journey through Virgo by first making waves with Neptune in Pisces Wednesday morning. This aspect has a long effect as this pair connect once again with an opposition on Friday morning at 8:33 AM. Expect more rain & clouds which may detract from your goals. Good intentions and idealistic plans meet with executive objections. A fine creative notion could become confused with too much information when presenting your project to an important audience. Inspirational and creative imagination supports your vision. Color, design and music are an important key to the delivery of your message.
For personal use: Consult your guru.
For business use: Create your projects in compartments or segments that successfully stand alone or combined.


Not until Mars changes sign on Thursday at 11:24 AM do we get the next Green Light period which will last until 2:56 AM with a lovely contra parallel to Venus. This aspect allows for much needed cash to flow.

From 2:56 AM – 6:50 AM on Friday the Moon is void of course. Then a new Green Light period begins to move forward with your goals for matter that involve those over seas or for plans of high ed. The Sun & Neptune cloud matters with the opposition at 8:31 AM.
Blind spots and separations from reality. Romantic notions that lead to disillusionment. Smoke and mirror trick work for you or against you. The inability to be practical. Intoxication. Being separated from your good senses. Lack of clarity.
For personal use: Not a good time for making selections or decisions.
For business: Poor advice. Over idealistic views could lead to an impractical path. Don't allow yourself to be tricked into doing something. Sloppy work. Not good for tasks involving money. Might be good for a one time event based on a hunch.

Following the Sun – Neptune aspect there is an extremely important 1st Qtr Moon occurs at 9:53 AM Friday where a solar eclipse energized our lives last fall. This aspect may bring extremes in weather & other geological shifts.

At 3::13 PM Mercury & Venus connect us to the right people at the right time. When Mercury is ahead of Venus there will be information regarding the yield from bank accounts and resources. There may be statements made between lovers, siblings, especially from sisters and from hearts of children. Problems may arise from a lack of information that would have an effect on the characters in these relationships. There may be encouraging economic picture without substantial backing and of short standing. Fluctuations in stocks and currency. A desire for sweets. A nice time for visits with friends and family.
For personal use: Check your balances before making purchases. Be an active listener.
For business use: Open up the lines of communication for easy access to the employee

You may be swept off your feet with Venus in Cancer at 135° to retrograde Neptune in Pisces. Subtle sensitivities with love. Soft calm and pleasing esthetics. A desire to experience art, dance and music. Very romantic with a canvas for fantasy. Tendency toward dreamy-impressionability and weak judgment. Blind spots. Non-discriminating. Very creative day but impractical. Reclining and lazy qualities to the day. Could be indulgent and expensive.
For personal use: Look for blind spots. Don't let this aspect influence your final decision unless used for artistic purposes. Allow an awareness of how your idealistic notions influence your choices. Create a wild and beautiful costume. Use music, light enhancements, meditation, poetry and romance on this day. Yoga.
For business use: Long lunches and social breaks used to enhance harmony. Use creative touches. Explode with color and design. Use illusion to your advantage. Good for clothing, art and jewelry sales are high.

Beware that the charmer may not stick around. But have fun with this happy Sagittarius Moon sign through Sunday at 9:58 AM.
Sunday August 26.
MARS TRINE NEPTUNE
Exact Aug 26 2012 There is a strong desire for balance of body mind and spirit. A leap of faith. Forgiveness and spiritual benevolence. Artistic presentations in work. An energized creative expression. An idealistic approach to problem solving. News involving oil companies and fuel supplies. Charismatic. Intuitive reactions. Actions from or regarding Asia. Treading softly with a big stick. A swelling of emotional response. Crossing boundaries without resistance. Sex offenders are apprehended. Wealthy individuals avoid capital gains taxes by claiming losses from offshore currency transactions A news focus on media personality.
For personal use: Trust your first response and question your second.
For business use: Implement filters.