Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast
August 5, 2024 through August 11, 2024
I am sorry for the delay!
Did you miss the weekly forecast today? I apologize! However, I needed to go a little easy on myself this week. I had an appointment with my surgeon on Friday and decided to go away and see something other than my four walls following that appointment. This was also my birthday celebration.
Dave and I rented an apartment in the further reaches of Aroostook County, Maine for the weekend. I am home now and ready to get back to work. In honor of my paternal ancestors, we went to the Patten Lumberman’s Museum where we found they have a copy of my grandfather, Ervin S Farrington’s book: A Lumberjack at 13. It was fun to wander the grounds and imagine what it was like to be 13 years old and sent to live such a life in the wilds of Maine in the winter of 1907.
Otherwise, we spent most of the weekend working on various creative projects, restringing an old marionette, painting, watching old movies, talking, and laughing.
Now I am home and here is the weekly forecast. Better late than never?!
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Astrological Highlights This Week:
MERCURY RETROGRADE – Monday, August 5, 2024:
By the time you wake this morning, Mercury (at 4 degrees Virgo) has begun its retrograde motion at 12:56 am EDT. Mercury remains retrograde until August 28th. During this time Mercury will retreat back into Leo on August 14th. It will cover the distance from 4 degrees Virgo back to 21 degrees Leo during its retrograde. This period invites us to revisit, review, and refine our plans and communications. Plan to spend this time catching up on projects and plans that have been left unfinished. Give yourself extra time for everything you do and be certain that your communications and responsibilities are clear. If you are not paying attention there may be delays and miscommunications. If that occurs, rather than feeling bad about yourself, use the opportunity to look inward and reflect on how you can improve your methods and strategies.
To better understand what you are reexamining, find the houses in your natal chart (using the whole sign house system) that hold Virgo and Leo. These houses represent the areas of life where this introspection will be the most impactful.
The Moon today starts in Leo, bringing your emotional focus to self-expression and creativity. Leo’s influence encourages you to shine brightly and embrace your unique talents. Engage in activities that bring you joy and allow you to express yourself authentically. At 5:17 pm EDT, the Moon ingresses into Virgo. Over the next few days, you will need a more practical and detail-oriented approach toward your emotions.
Reflective Questions:
What area of life needs careful reexamination and refinement?
How will I express my creativity today?
What daily routines will I improve to support my well-being?
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GROUNDED FOCUS – Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The Moon in Virgo encourages you to focus on practical ways of helping others. Virgo’s influence brings attention to detail, a desire for efficiency, and a need to be of service. This is a good day to organize your space, plan your week, and take care of yourself and others. Engage in activities that promote order and clarity, and show kindness to yourself and others.
Pay attention to small easily overlooked details. A meticulous approach will help you manage any Mercury retrograde challenges. Virgo loves a methodical and thoughtful approach, making it an ideal time for planning and preparation.
Reflective Questions:
How will I bring more order into my day?
Who and how will I help today?
How will I prepare for the week ahead?
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EXPANSIVE CONNECTIONS: Wednesday, August 7, 2024:
The Moon remains in Virgo today, encouraging continued focus on practical and detailed tasks. Today’s energy is influenced by two significant planetary aspects. At 9:36 am EDT, the Sun forms a harmonious sextile with Jupiter, offering possibilities for growth, optimism, and expansive thinking. This aspect invites you to broaden your horizons and embrace new opportunities with a positive and joyful mindset.
At 11:12 pm EDT, Mercury(rx) conjuncts Venus in Virgo. This conjunction suggests the need to review how you communicate and connect with others. This is a time to plant seeds for new perspectives in relationships and creative projects. To clarify the area of your life that will be most affected, find where Virgo falls in your natal chart. This house is where you will want to focus your efforts on building meaningful connections and enhancing your communication skills.
Reflective Questions:
What new opportunities for growth will I embrace today?
How will I improve my communication and connections with others?
Where will I plant new ideas for future creative and relationship growth?
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SEEKING BALANCE – Thursday, August 8, 2024
The Moon enters Libra at 5:31 am EDT, shifting the emotional focus towards harmony, balance, and connection. Libra’s influence encourages us to seek fairness and beauty in our interactions. This is a good day for socializing, engaging in artistic pursuits, and finding common ground with others. Embrace the energy of collaboration and partnership, and strive to create balance in your personal and professional life.
Libra’s energy helps us see both sides of any situation, promoting diplomacy and understanding. Use this time to address conflicts or imbalances in your relationships. Aim for peaceful resolutions, mutual respect, and social pleasantries. This is also a wonderful day to beautify your surroundings, through art, decoration, or simply creating a pleasant environment.
Reflective Questions:
How will I bring more harmony into my relationships?
What steps will I take to achieve balance in my life?
How will I use my creativity to enhance my surroundings?
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HARMONIOUS CONNECTIONS – Friday, August 9, 2024
With the Moon in Libra, the quest for balance and harmony continues. Place your attention on partnerships, diplomacy, and finding equilibrium in various aspects of your life. Whether in work, relationships, or personal pursuits, strive to maintain a sense of fairness and cooperation. Libra’s energy supports collaboration and the pursuit of beauty and peace.
This is also a good day to reflect on your relationships and consider how you can improve them. Look for ways to connect deeply with others, fostering understanding and mutual respect. Engage in activities that promote harmony and balance, both within yourself and in your interactions with others.
Reflective Questions:
What partnerships need my attention today?
How will I practice diplomacy in my interactions?
What actions will I take to create a more balanced life?
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DEEP INTROSPECTION – Saturday, August 10, 2024
The Moon continues its journey through Libra during the day, supporting continued efforts towards harmony and balance. However, as the Moon enters Scorpio at 6:34 pm EDT, the energy shifts towards depth, intensity, and revelations. Scorpio’s influence encourages us to explore our inner world, confront hidden emotions, and embrace change.
Use the next few days for deep introspection and emotional honesty. Scorpio’s energy can be intense, but it also offers a powerful opportunity for empowerment. Allow yourself to dive deep into your emotions and experiences, and be open to the insights that arise. This is a time to open your eyes and your mind to what has been previously hidden from sight. Pay attention.
Reflective Questions:
What hidden emotions will I address?
How will I embrace the power that is available in my life?
What areas of my inner world require deeper exploration?
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INNER EXPLORATION – Sunday, August 11, 2024
With the Moon in Scorpio, we are invited to dive deep into our emotions and inner experiences. This is a day for introspection, emotional honesty, and empowerment. Scorpio’s energy encourages us to face our fears, release what no longer serves us, and embrace change. Use this time to connect with your inner strength and resilience. Allow yourself to experience the depth of your emotions and to see the depths of the emotions of others.
Scorpio’s influence can be intense, but it also offers a powerful opportunity for healing, clarity, and growth. Allow yourself to explore the deeper aspects of your psyche and uncover the power that lie beneath the surface. This is a time for profound personal empowerment, and renewal.
Reflective Questions:
What fears am I ready to confront?
How will I transform an area of my life that feels stagnant?
What strengths will I draw upon to navigate emotional depth?
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