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Waxing or shaving on a barren Moon will help to reduce hair growth and thin it out.

Here are the best waxing, shaving dates for Spring:
Sept.: 8,9,10,28
Oct.: 1,2,6,7,8,9,29
Nov.: 2,3,4,5,26,29,30

​Wishing you joy,
Karen

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If you would like your hair to grow, strengthen or to improve its condition, using the Moon cycles will really help!
All you have to do, whenever you cut your hair, simply choose one of the fertile Moon dates listed below.
It’s that easy.

Here are the best hair-cutting dates for Spring:
Sept.: 15,16,25,26
Oct.: 12,13,22,23
Nov.: 10,18,19,20,23,24

Wishing you joy and beautiful hair,
Karen
 

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The Sun and New Moon in Virgo will bring plans, tasks and conversations that benefit from a thoughtful, analytical approach: working through them, peeling away the layers, will help you handle them well.

The giant planet Uranus, the planet of change and new experiences, stationary turning retrograde, will bring the next step with a major undertaking or change; stay flexible, to adjust to changeable or unpredictable conditions, and to see the potential of new ideas and possibilities.

The planet Mercury moves into Libra on the 11th, and will transit Libra until the very end of the month – it will bring both opportunities to cultivate relations with others and situations that require people skills.

The Full Moon in Aries later in the month, accentuated by the planets Saturn and Neptune also in Aries, will bring an important or challenging issue to the fore or an opportunity to achieve a goal you’ve been working towards.

ARIES.   To co-ordinate arrangements with a diet, health or fitness pursuit or clarify your best options, do your research; it will bring helpful information and advice that guide you through.   With a big task, special request or opportunity on the job, the devil will be in the details; close attention to these will help you to shine.   Helping a loved one will come from the heart but require practical efforts - be prepared for various labours of love this month that call for some personal sacrifices and careful organisation.
The planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, signifies an exciting or unusual personal project will move to the next stage - it will keep you guessing all the way.   Be prepared, there may also be an unusual lesson it’s time to learn – you know what this is but to embrace it, there may be something you need to change.
When the planet Mercury is cycling through Libra, there’ll be special moments and situations to cultivate communication with someone close; sharing your thoughts, ideas and bridging differences, with a willingness to listen and understand, will help you nurture relationships that are important to you, in particular a relationship that’s been hard work.
The Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in your Zodiac Sign later in the month, will bring an opportunity to address an important personal issue, or there’ll be an important development with a loved one - take it one step at a time, there’ll be complex aspects to consider.
TAURUS.   Special plans, outings and commitments with your children or a younger relative will need considerable organisation – there’ll be complicated or changeable factors to work around or build into them.   The way will open to build closer connections with someone dear by sharing a common interest.   A get-together with a loved one may take a super effort but it will come from the heart all the way; you’ll spend more on loved ones and fun occasions with loved ones too.   A project or pursuit you’re emotionally invested in will power ahead – this may be something creative, or something you feel passionately about.    Socially, this will be a more active month – some invitations or encounters may have a meaningful element for you.
The planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, will bring the next chapter with a financial issue – this may be with a financial undertaking, large purchase, expensive plans or a financial matter you’re dealing with.   It will lead you towards a goal you’ve striving for.
The planet Mercury will transit Libra here: there’ll be an opportunity to develop a helpful work association – a task or project will call for you to work together, and new ideas or possibilities will emerge; there may also be something to learn from a knowledgeable associate.   There may be a financial arrangement, bonus or overtime to negotiate as well.
The full Moon in Aries, with the planets Saturn and Neptune, later in the month fall here – the scene will be set to address a matter, problem or task that’s been brewing for a while.   Take a little extra care health-wise – an old or ongoing issue may need fresh attention.
GEMINI.   A domestic project will be a big task– you’ll have to take charge, sort out arrangements, co-ordinate family members or flat-mates and deal with the cost.   Family commitments may be a lot of work too – a family occasion will be an opportunity to make a supportive statement, there’ll be extra day-to-day tasks, a family undertaking will ask more of you and family issues will engage you; there’ll be situations and matters where you have to be the voice of reason too, and family members will listen to you.  
The planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde in your Zodiac Sign, will bring a significant personal turning point - you’ll surge ahead with a new idea or endeavour and break new ground; it’ll put you in a new situation, widen your horizons and through this, you’ll gain knowledge or new skills; this will be a learn as you go experience and it will fire your vision and imagination.   You could make an important personal change too, in your daily practices, your view of life or what you want from life.
The planet Mercury moving into Libra here will bring thoughtful discussions with a loved one – listening with an open mind will help you understand them, introduce you to a new viewpoint, or help you find new meeting points.   With a personal interest or pursuit, discussions with someone who shares your enthusiasm could bring some valuable tips and ideas.
The Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in Aries later in the month, denotes a long-awaited get-together - you may have a few anxieties about this but also high hopes; it will be an opportunity to reset a relationship you really care about.   A special celebration for a loved one may take a super effort but it will come from the heart.   An opportunity to foster a social or personal connection that goes way back or has been slow to develop will be rewarding. 
CANCER.   There’ll be a lot of planning with a new personal or financial project; as you dot every ‘I’ and cross every ‘T’, important details will surface and you’ll be keen to address them.   A meeting or discussion that’s required thoughtful preparations should go well; it will open the way to clear up some unfinished or pending business.   A long-distance association may expand – sharing your thoughts or organising arrangements will develop connections between you.   Going back to a place will trigger memories, old impressions and reflective moods.
The planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, will shed fresh light on a situation or matter that’s been slowly unfolding; it will show you a different perspective and guide you forward.   A change that has been taking shape could move to the next phase.   A domestic or family undertaking may take a new turn.
The planet Mercury moving into Libra will trigger a lot of family communication, including conversations a long time coming and conversations about the future; they will build understanding, be clarifying and help you plan ahead.
The Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in Aries later in the month indicates a task or goal, that’s required a lot of staying power, will require a big extra push – you’ll have to rise to the occasion to fulfill a work commitment, tackle a big domestic task, deal with a family undertaking or all of these!   Pleasing everyone involved will be something you take seriously.
LEO.     A financial undertaking, expensive plans or special purchases, you have been considering for a while, will go ahead; do your research, clear information will guide you with big decisions and help you keep the cost or conditions manageable.
With the planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, new hopes and desires that’ve been emerging will grow, as opportunities to pursue them unfold.   A friendship or association may take a new direction; an unusual connection could strengthen too.
The planet Mercury moving into Libra will set the scene for informative discussions with interesting people and you’ll learn a lot – new ideas will give you much to think about, but there’ll be exchanges where it takes an effort to see the other person’s point of view.   Also, much will be learned by observing other people this month, others’ actions and skills.
The Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in Aries later in the month will put an emphasis on a long-distance relationship – you’ll reconnect with someone from afar, pour energy into plans with a distant relative, friend or associate, or a long-distance relationship may enter a new phase.   A getaway, change of scene or exploring different environments will be enlightening and educational.
VIRGO.   The Sun and New Moon in your Zodiac Sign signals an upward swing in your affairs – a new personal project will move forward, or a matter or undertaking you’ve been working on for a while will have a new lease of life; prepare for decisions that require thoughtful rationale, plus it will take careful organisation to follow through.
The planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, will bring the next phase of a career enterprise or important change - an unusual opportunity or undertaking will gather momentum, or a changing situation on the job will continue to the next stage - there’ll be a feast of discoveries along the way;  adjustments to your thinking and approach will be necessary, to embrace new conditions, challenges and make the most of this time.
The planet Mercury transiting a financial zone for you will spark frequent discussions about money – the cost of some plans or purchases, negotiations on the job or with an arrangement you’re keen to set in place; thinking and planning the financial aspect of things will be very much on your mind and exchanges with others will bring interesting information or advice.
The Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in Aries later in the month also accents a financial zone: there’ll be a big financial decision, a large outlay or financial commitment to meet, there may also be a slow-moving financial matter it’s important to settle - clarifying the grey areas will help this move forward.
LIBRA.   A new plan of action, based on past experience, will help you gain the upper hand with a big task you’re wrestling with, or a goal you’re working towards.   A domestic undertaking will need further research, to clarify the best way forward and a family commitment will require well-thought-out arrangements, to unfold smoothly and stay manageable.
With the planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, a new phase in a long-distance relationship will unfold – a new meeting point, understanding or meaningful plans will help this relationship evolve.    Also this month, there’ll be an opportunity to clear up a misunderstanding with another and plans for a getaway or holiday will take fun shape.
The planet Mercury transiting your Zodiac Sign will open the way for conversations you’re keen to pursue - a conversation you’ve been rehearsing in your mind, a conversation a long time coming, and a conversation that turns back time; it will be up to you to initiate these but your efforts should bring rewarding results.   You will also stand up for an idea or cause you believe in and start an important conversation about this.
The Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in Aries later in the month, accent the relationship zone for you: a family occasion or commitment will require a special effort, a family relationship or your relationship with your partner will require a special effort too; a family situation will be a work in progress – step lightly with differences or issues, or tensions could flare.
SCORPIO.   This is a time for making friends, fostering new connections and widening your social or professional circle – fun activities and occasions, plus friendly encounters will set the scene, you could also make a helpful or valuable contact; a get-together with a dear friend and social exchanges with a colleague will enable you to build these relationships as well.   On a different tack, there’ll be a defining decision or commitment with something you want to do – it will be time to confirm, if you’re going ahead.
The planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, will bring the next step with an important financial matter, arrangement or endeavour: there’ll be paperwork to work through, there may also be costs, commitments or complex issues that require careful attention, moving forward.
With Mercury transiting Libra here, there’ll be some conversations where you need to ‘bite your tongue’ or choose your words thoughtfully; finding the right time and place, to say some things or address issues that are on your mind, will take patience and consideration.  A conversation a long time coming or discussing an issue of the past will be an opportunity to clear the air.
Later in the month, the Full Moon in Aries with the planets Saturn and Neptune fall here: there’ll be a big and challenging task to tackle, or more to an undertaking or commitment than meets the eye – you’ll have to ‘dig deep’ to manage this; also, a work situation that’s been up in the air, will be clarified. Health-wise, an old issue will need fresh attention or it will be time to take action you’ve been postponing; alternatively, supporting someone else with their health endeavours will take strong follow through.
SAGITTARIUS.   This will be a go ahead month on the job for you: there’ll be opportunities to show more of what you can do, and to get new ideas or undertakings off the ground; you’ll cultivate new clients and build a rapport with colleagues too, as you work on projects together.    A task or situation where you need to lead the way, show initiative and good organisation, will be an opportunity to shine!
With the planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde in the relationship zone for you, a close relationship may be shifting onto a new footing - it will be a process, setting up a new chapter, with revelations and things to learn and understand as you go; also, a project shared with someone close may twist and turn - changing ideas will reshape this along the way.
With the planet Mercury cycling through Libra here, relations with a friend or associate will develop – plans you’re working on will be a focus for communication and an opportunity to share your ideas; there will also be PR opportunities to cultivate new clients or interesting contacts.   You’ll think a lot about others and how best to approach them, with thoughtful communication the key to building positive connections.
Later in the month, the Full Moon in Aries with the planets Saturn and Neptune fall here: a long-awaited get-together or a special occasion with a loved one will have emotional layers; you’ll spend freely on this and your efforts will make a special statement of support.
CAPRICORN.   Travel or holiday plans, or plans with a distant relative, will require attention to details, to help them to unfold smoothly.   Exploring a new idea or project that takes you into uncharted territory will also benefit from analytical attention to details, to help you figure out the path ahead.    There may be a new chapter in a long-distance relationship too, where you share more of your thoughts and help each other.
Here is the planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde: there’ll be further action with a changing situation or undertaking on the job - adapting to new conditions, associates or tasks may test your flexibility but it will show your versatility, and this will prove advantageous.   You may also try alternative health practices or spend money on new health pursuits.
The planet Mercury transiting Libra here will bring important professional or business discussions – you’ll work at positive communication with your associates, to sort out plans, arrangements and bridge different ideas, you’ll also try hard to cultivate a new or important colleague or client.
Later in the month, the Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in Aries fall here: a domestic task will be a big job, a family commitment will ask a lot of you, a family occasion or gathering may turn back time and a family issue will need thoughtful handling, but you’ll achieve both special family and domestic goals!
AQUARIUS.   Financial matters will require careful consideration this month – there’ll be an expensive undertaking to plan, special outlays and purchases to factor into the budget, plus quite a complex financial issue or arrangement to clarify.    Dotting every ‘I’ with a new financial idea or enterprise will guide you with important paperwork and help you set it up for success.
With the planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, you’ll break new ground with a creative endeavour, or a personal pursuit you’re emotionally engaged in; it will draw on more of your innate abilities as it moves forward.   Special plans with someone dear will gather fun momentum.   An important opportunity or change for a loved one will move to the next stage.   Socially, there’ll be unusual outings and encounters to enjoy.
Here is the planet Mercury transiting Libra: exchanges with a knowledgeable person will be enlightening, even inspiring - they’ll offer new ideas and possibilities to weigh up with your plans and problems.   A sharing exchange will revitalise a long-distance connection.   Fruitful discussions will set up holiday, getaway or travel plans.   Exploring a new place or environment will be fun and informative.
Later in the month, the Full Moon with the planets Neptune and Saturn in Aries, will bring an important discussion you’ve been waiting and preparing for, and it will be clarifying – it’ll answer a burning question, you’ll gain valuable information or advice, and it will point the way forward with a project, problem or relationship.   Going back to a place you have a history with, or reconnecting with someone you go back with a long way, will stir old memories.
PISCES.   There’ll be a strong emphasis on relationships this month – you’ll go the extra mile to connect with loved ones, help and support loved ones, and to follow through with promises and commitments; you’ll put thought and energy into nurturing your relationships too – there’ll be sensitive issues to sort out.   There may be an important event or new beginning for a loved one as well.
The planet Uranus, stationary turning retrograde here, indicates that a changing home situation or routine will unfold further, with new household conditions or family arrangements to work around, a domestic project will gather momentum and an opportunity or change for a family member will move forward, altering family dynamics.
The planet Mercury transiting Libra will bring a helpful financial conversation – the advice or information you receive will help you determine the best path forward with a plan you’re working on, an arrangement or commitment; there’ll also be some important financial news.   Working through financial issues will be an education – learning all that you can along the way will serve you.
Later in the month, the Full Moon with the planets Saturn and Neptune in Aries, also accent your finances: there’ll be a big financial decision, large outlay or special purchase, there’ll be a turning point with an important financial endeavour, and there’ll be tax, super, insurance or complex financial paperwork to sort out; you’ll give generously to a loved one as well.

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With the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces this week, the emotional aspects of a situation or undertaking may cloud practical considerations – we’ll need to balance them thoughtfully, to make good decisions; also, there may be an emotional development in a relationship to handle thoughtfully, and a breakthrough or success with a matter or endeavour we’re emotionally engaged in!   We will need to watch a tendency to be over-sensitive.

​Wishing you joy,
Karen

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There is no Earth energy in the planetary accents at the moment – defining clear values and priorities, to guide our decisions and actions plus practical ways forward with our problems and plans, will help balance this and direct the action-orientated, go ahead trends of this time to achieve meaningful goals.

​Wishing you joy,
Karen

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The Total Solar Eclipse in Leo this week will be accentuated by the planets Mercury and Jupiter - this is a time of both opportunity and pressure, with bold, ambitious ideas or plans taking shape!   Also, there’ll be a situation, task or challenge where we’ll need to lead the way and a change we need to adapt to or make.

​Wishing you joy,
Karen   

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The planet Venus moving into Libra later this week will subtly put an emphasis on relationships, in particular someone or a situation we’re trying to figure out.  To benefit from this, we’ll have to stay open to the other person’s point of view; we may not agree, but acknowledging it will help us build a bridge of understanding - and this could be a turning-point.

​Wishing you joy,
Karen

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A Total Solar Eclipse in Leo and a partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces are stand out features of August!  

The Total Solar Eclipse, when the Moon conjuncts the Sun in Leo exactly, falling with the planets Mercury and Jupiter also in Leo, is a lot of Leo energy!   With Saturn and Neptune in Aries, this is also a lot of Fire energy!   It will spark ambitious ideas and goals in an area of your life, and you’ll forge ahead with a bold plan or undertaking that requires initiative and leadership - an opportune turn of events or conditions will help, also a situation may change or finish along the way; alternatively, an exciting opportunity may suddenly appear.    You’ll gather information and add to your knowledge or skills in the process, which will be uplifting and inspiring!

There’s a partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in the month: Pisces is a sensitive, emotional Water sign (a Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse itself also signifies a strong emotional accent!) - this points to an emotional issue or situation in this area or your life, or an occasion or undertaking that you’re very emotionally engaged in!   There may be times when you need to watch a tendency to be over-sensitive or over-emotional!

The planet Mars moving into Cancer will set a trend in motion that’s a background influence until the end of Sept - it’ll bring plenty of action in this area of your life.

So…

​ARIES.   Here is the Solar Eclipse with Mercury and Jupiter in Leo: grand plans with your children or another loved one will grow – you’ll make some big decisions, drive them forward and spend up big to make them happen; also, an interest or undertaking you’re emotionally engaged in will gather momentum, it may prove expensive too.   Good timing and helpful advice will guide you along the way this month, there may be a lot to learn as well.   A special personal opportunity will unfold – to develop a relationship you’re keen to foster or creatively, to show your ideas and talents with an endeavour that’s close to your heart.   Socially, this month will be busier than usual with opportunities to meet people who share a common interest.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces here indicates you’ll pour energy into a health pursuit, or caring energy into helping another with their health endeavours, a reunion or long-awaited get-together may have sensitive undertones but it will also be an emotional highlight for you; a niggling issue or upset with another will come to a head – think before you speak to handle this positively.   With a drawn-out task or big commitment, you’ll have to keep your ‘nose to the grindstone’ to see it through; there’ll also be extra family duties and domestic chores to handle.    Emotionally, you may revisit an issue of the past – there may be something to forgive or move on from; reminiscing will also bring thought-provoking insights.
The planet Mars moving into Cancer will rev up home and family involvement until the end of Sept. – you’ll pour energy into family activities, tackling domestic tasks, entertaining visitors and driving family or domestic projects forward; keep your cool to avoid occasional spats.
TAURUS.   The Solar Eclipse in Leo, with Mercury and Jupiter, accent home and family matters: you’ll throw yourself into a big domestic or family endeavour, which will grow as it unfolds – whilst you’ll have specific ideas or goals with this, discussions with other people will offer different perspectives and you’ll learn a lot; you’ll also need to do your sums, to work out the best financial way forward.   There’ll be a new home situation or routine to adjust to, special purchases for your home will add to your home comforts, visitors will beat a path to your door, and a family event or commitments will bring greater family engagement – you’ll be emotionally involved in all of this, and often you will lead the way.   There may be an exciting property or family opportunity as well – the chance to buy, sell, move or improve will set up a better situation for the future, or there’ll be an exciting opportunity or achievement for a family member.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces here indicates a special celebration for a loved one or a special get-together you’re emotionally invested in!   Alternatively, you’ll go somewhere or do something you dearly want; emotionally there’ll be subtle issues to work through with this.   A friendship may turn a new corner; alternatively, you’ll be keen to cultivate an important connection.
The planet Mars moves into Cancer here: you’ll travel extra kilometres until the end of Sept, reconnect with relatives too far away, and you’ll push on with a plan or commitment that’s been on the drawing board, which will be a ‘hands on’ learning experience!
GEMINI.   The Solar Eclipse, Mercury and Jupiter in Leo denote an ambitious, exciting new idea or endeavour - you’ll lead the way with this bold personal, financial or professional project but also you’ll need to work closely with someone or other people, there’ll be much to discover as you go, a feast of experiential learning, plus special encounters or important meetings with knowledgeable people whose input or advice you really value.  A short trip or exploring new places will bring fun adventures.   Greater involvement with a relative, friend or associate from further afield may spark exciting plans.
With the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces here, a challenging work situation, task, deadline or goal later in the month could push up stress levels – you’ll have to go ‘all out’, to stay on top; step lightly with colleagues too, there’ll be awkward differences to defuse.   A domestic or family undertaking will be a big commitment – you’ll have to go the extra mile to see this through, there may also be a few frustrations or challenging conditions to deal with and prickly family issues to soothe.
The planet Mars moving into Cancer accents a financial zone for you until the end of Sept – you’ll earn more, you could also spend more on a fun activity or outings, your car, devices, appliances for your home or professional tools; you may feel occasional pressure financially, with matters that need your attention.
CANCER.   The Solar Eclipse, Mercury and Jupiter in Leo refer to your financial affairs: this will be an advantageous time to get a financial undertaking off the ground or set up a new financial situation; there’ll also be financial issues, plans, outlays and arrangements to sort out, legalities or paperwork to work through, some lingering financial business to finalise, plus a financial opportunity or higher earnings offering.   You’ll spend on expensive undertakings or special purchases too.   You’ll be thinking about your finances, you’ll consider new financial ideas and you’ll learn more about financial procedures and possibilities.   In essence, you will drive financial action, determined to achieve the goals you’re working towards.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in the month will bring travel plans to fruition, special plans will add new dimensions to a long-distance relationship, or there’ll be a turning point in your understanding and connection with a distant relative.   A personal achievement will be meaningful, also information you’ve been waiting on will confirm your direction with an important matter or enterprise.
With the planet Mars moving into your Zodiac Sign until the end of Sept., you’ll speak up and stand up for ideas and issues that matter to you, you’ll also do more about fitness and exercise or tackle a physical task that asks a lot of you; you’ll be on a mission with these and you’ll be the driving force!
LEO.   The Solar Eclipse with Mercury and Jupiter in your Zodiac Sign could bring a personal turning-point: you’ll make an important decision or take decisive action that you’ve been contemplating for some time - you’ll leave a problem behind, embrace a new opportunity or determinedly launch grand new personal plans; there may also be financial improvement, even a financial score.   You may rethink a stand you’ve taken, or your expectations with a matter or situation that goes way back.   There’ll be important discussions this month as well, that test your communication and people skills, and you may need to master a new skill or increase your knowledge of a subject – it’ll be all about you reshaping or adding to your life.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in August accents a financial zone: there may be a special purchase, expensive undertaking, a big bill to pay or a financial matter to address – this will be something you’ve been preparing for, there’ll be financial paperwork to work through as well.   Emotionally, a situation or issue that has complex layers will come to the fore; you’ll pour heartfelt energy into dealing with this and drawing on past experience will be insightful and helpful.
The planet Mars moving into Cancer here until the end of Sept. could stir up an old or ongoing problem but a new idea could spark a fresh approach, you’ll also need to get on with a task you’ve been postponing; take a little extra care health-wise and keep your cool with family members or a domestic situation, niggling irritations will test your patience.
VIRGO.   The Solar Eclipse with Mercury and Jupiter in Leo fall here: you’ll take a serious step with a long-term plan or goal, keep working on a big slow-moving endeavour, while a domestic or family undertaking will twist and turn as you find the best way forward; careful research will guide you Virgos – there are some big decisions ahead!   Financially, you’ll set up a long-term arrangement.   A situation that turns back time will come to the fore emotionally – insights you gained in the past will guide you with these new developments; a reunion will be enlightening too.   You’ll take positive action with a health matter or support someone close with their health efforts.  An idea, situation or arrangement could come to an end as well; it will have run its course.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in August will bring a meaningful family occasion, with sensitive undercurrents to handle thoughtfully; there could be an important event or change for a loved one, there’ll also be a simmering difference with someone close to address - step lightly, to avoid a clash and set up new boundaries.
The planet Mars transiting Cancer until the end of Sept. will bring fun plans, activities and outings - you’ll be proactive, keen to catch up with certain friends and to foster new friends and contacts; being Mars, there may be a few irritations with some friends or associates to soothe as you go.
LIBRA.   Here is the Solar Eclipse with Mercury and Jupiter in Leo: there could be a change in a friendship or association that’s important to you – it could shift onto a different footing; alternatively, an important new friendship or association could develop, and you’ll work at fostering connections with a group of people who share a common interest.   You’ll also enjoy the company of someone who’s fun to be around and someone you’ve shared a lot with in the past.   There’ll be social events and outings that are both fun and special to you.   Furthermore, ambitious ideas about something you want to do or achieve will fire your imagination and a plan that is close to your heart could unfold.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in August falling here indicates a growing pressure – a decision you need to make, a matter you need to address, a commitment you need to tackle.   On the job, a stressful task or situation to work through will stretch your resources.   Health-wise, take a little extra care; also, there’ll be appointments to keep, or a goal will require focused follow through.   Emotionally, a situation or occasion that reminds you of the past may revive old feelings and a lot of memories!
With the planet Mars moving into Cancer here until the end of Sept., deadlines, extra tasks and inconvenient requests on the job will be demanding, commitments with a loved one may be demanding, plus there may be challenging little issues or differences that need calm handling.
SCORPIO.   The Solar Eclipse with Mercury and Jupiter in Leo here signify a huge task or undertaking will set a new benchmark for you - it will be an opportunity to make your mark as well as attain a result you’re determined to achieve; your ideas and drive will lead the way but take care you don’t ‘bite off too much to chew’!   There may be a new or changing job situation to adjust to too, differing ideas with colleagues to work through, and opportune or timely conditions to make the most of.   There is so much potential for success this month but also stress and challenges will tax your resources.
Here is the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: you’ll pour emotional energy into a special event or commitment with a child or other loved one and a get-together that celebrates something special; handling a sensitive issue with a loved one thoughtfully will help you build bridges of understanding.   Socially, a new door may open, but it’ll require a reciprocal effort on your part to nurture this.
With the planet Mars moving into Cancer here until the end of Sept., you’ll be on the move in the coming weeks with commitments that take you further afield; plans with a distant colleague could gather momentum too.
SAGITTARIUS.   Here is the Solar Eclipse in Leo with Mercury and Jupiter: travel or holiday plans will grow in exciting ways, you’ll be keen to make the most of a special personal opportunity or new experience, an important event or development for a distant relative or friend may have a ripple effect through shared plans or your relationship, and exciting plans with a distant loved one will add a new dimension to your relationship.   Exploring a new place and meeting people from different walks of life will be exhilarating and enlightening.   A discovery will open your eyes to new possibilities.   There may be some legal business to sort out this month too.
With the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in August falling here, it’ll take a big push to bring a family commitment or domestic undertaking to fruition; you’ll be so emotionally engaged with this, it will be difficult to be objective, but it will encourage you to give your all.   A prickly family difference or issue will need gentle defusing too.
The planet Mars moving through Cancer here until the end of Sept., points to an inconvenient expense or annoying financial matter to sort out but you’ll make progress with some pressing financial business.
CAPRICORN.   The Solar Eclipse in Leo with Mercury and Jupiter accent a financial zone for you:  there’ll be an important financial matter, expensive plans or a new undertaking to organise, with complex legalities or paperwork it takes patience to work through; there may be a deal, arrangement or shared undertaking with another to clarify too.   This is a month when you can get ahead, make a pleasing financial gain or set yourself up in a new financial situation.   Be prepared for tax, super or insurance issues as well.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in August will bring an important discussion or clarification – you’ll receive news you’ve been waiting on, a burning question will be answered, or you’ll clarify where you stand with a challenging or important issue; you’ll be able to clear the air too, with a matter you’re keen to address.   A change of scene or getaway may be emotionally charged – you’ll go to a place that’s meaningful or meet up with someone you care about.   Reconnecting with a distant relative or friend will have subtle emotional layers as well.
The planet Mars transiting Cancer until the end of Sept could trigger both fun plans and extra commitments with loved ones, there may be an occasional clash to defuse too.
AQUARIUS.   The Solar Eclipse with Mercury and Jupiter in Leo accent the relationship zone for you: you’ll be emotionally focused on a loved one and engaged with their issues and life, extra commitments with your mate or family will ask a lot of you, and a grand plan or undertaking with a loved one could grow – this may be quite expensive!   An important change, opportunity or development for a loved one will require special support, a relationship may be quite challenging and need thoughtful handling, also a relationship could change direction and shift onto a different footing.   Keep your cool with any awkward situations and differences or they could become fiery.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces later in August could bring a big financial transaction or purchase you’ve been preparing for and are emotionally invested in; there may also be a turning-point with a complex or important financial matter and a large outlay.   Socially, you’ll pour energy into cultivating a new social scene or connection, or enjoying an unusual occasion.
With the planet Mars transiting Cancer here, sudden even urgent requests from others or on the job could push the pace, a physical task or fitness endeavour may be taxing too.
PISCES.   The Solar Eclipse with Mercury and Jupiter in Leo accent work and health matters for you: a change or opportunity on the job will showcase your skills, there’ll be challenging tasks to tackle, you may also work with new colleagues - work relationships and discussions will take thoughtful efforts; this will be a busy, hardworking, productive and profitable month and it will be easy to overcommit yourself – take care or it could become quite stressful.   Also, health is accented – a health pursuit, goal or helping another will require a concerted effort, and there’ll be much to learn as you go.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in your Zodiac Sign later in the month signifies a special personal or family occasion – this will be an opportunity to reset a relationship that’s had some ups and downs; an emotional issue with someone close could come to a head too - step lightly, a calm positive approach will serve you well.   Redefining your role in a situation or relationship that’s changing will require you to lead the way – this will be your chance to ease it onto a new footing.
With the planet Mars transiting Cancer here, increasing activities and commitments with your children or other loved ones will be labours of love that come from the heart; a personal interest, pursuit or creative project will 

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The Full Moon with Pluto in Aquarius this week will bring defining action - an achievement or resolution you’ve been working towards, or a challenging issue to a head; a valuable discovery or realisation will emerge in the process!

​Wishing you joy,
Karen

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The planet Mercury turning Direct in the days ahead will support productive communication - it’ll help our efforts to find some common ground, nuggets of understanding or workable compromises with issues we’ve been trying to work through with others; we’ll still need to proceed thoughtfully and listen attentively, to make the most of this.

Wishing you joy,
Karen