August 2018 Forecasts

After the reactive total lunar eclipse in July, Venus moves into debilitation in Virgo from August 1 to September 1, as Mars continues to transit retrograde in Capricorn. After heated exchanges - and heat in general - we are left feeling dry emotionally, challenging relations to remain cordial.

And then there’s the complication of Mercury's retrograde in Cancer. Emotional reactions are never far from the surface, as we are challenged to communicate peacefully. 

Oh, and Mars is retrograde alongside the south node, with yet another solar eclipse - this time in the lunar sign Ashlesha on August 11. This lunar sign is connected to serpents. Eclipses are always a little slippery, anyway, as we thrash out the pros and cons of a situation.