Forecast: August begins with a bang and a new Moon solar eclipse in Leo on August 1. And if that wasn't enough Leo drama for you, following comes a full Moon lunar eclipse in Aquarius on August 16. Eclipses are an astrological event where one planet moves in front of another causing a shadow. In the case of a solar eclipse, the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the light from the Sun. A solar eclipse always occurs along with a new Moon marking new beginnings. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, again blocking the light from the Sun. A lunar eclipse always occurs during a full Moon and signals endings.
If you've been wondering why headlines in the news have been so dramatic lately, part of that can most likely be attributed to the solar eclipse coming on August 1. Eclipses usually deliver their news or messages -- if not on the actual date they occur -- within 4 days, or at least one month later, and sometimes up to six months later. The fact that a lunar eclipse is following within two weeks is most likely what will make August seem like drama central.
Eclipses bring news of big events -- usually life-changing events -- such as, changes in jobs or career, change of locations or residences, graduations, education, divorce, loss of a job or loss of some kind, births or the news of the coming of a birth, engagements, marriage, sale or purchase of property, business deals or the start of a new business, health related issues or surgery. If an eclipse falls on your birthday you should protect yourself against illness by bolstering your immune system and getting enough rest, exercise and proper diet.
I am not an astrologer, so I get my information from other sources in order to have a better comprehension of universal timings, and how to interpret my own readings. Having a good working knowledge of astrology will help you to know how to proceed through your daily life, along with enhancing the readings you may be doing for yourself. And now for your August forecast.
Sometimes I should just learn to quit while I'm ahead. Being an inquisitive Cancerian myself, and also having the deck of cards in my hand and knowing how to use them, leads me to believe I have some sort of clearance to respread the cards when I don't like what I see. How do you spell out a big sigh -- hhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh! How's that? Really -- in retrospect -- the first spread I did was far better in comparison than the one I am about to write now, but evidently it didn't please me enough at the time. So here goes.
We've got the Tower card in the outcome position for the month of August so before I do anything else, allow me to explain so we don't all have a major Cancerian meltdown at the same time, and collapse the space/time continuum as we know it. (And also do not forget we have two eclipses in the month of August.)
Just because the Tower card is involved doesn't mean disaster is imminent. It can be a very enlightening moment in a reading. When the Tower card shows up it usually is signaling that some sort of major change is coming. This can, however, be a good change. In the case of Cancer for August, this change comes to put us back in the driver's seat. We can then take on the major role of manifesting whatever it is we truly want and desire, and begin a whole new course. Depending on what your particular situation is on a personal level will determine this course.
Some of you may have been involved in some type of legal action, which will most definitely smooth out and resolve in a way that is positive for you. In other words, you will receive what you deserve. I can never say that completely without reservation because my mother used to say that to me when she was scolding me, but this is not a scolding or bad. This means you reap what you have sown, and you get what is coming and owed to you, karmically. In the case of Cancer, that usually means we are in the underdog position and someone has attempted to take advantage of us. Now it will be our turn to win. And don't expect any type of fanfare celebrating the occasion, just a quiet transition into a more peaceful existence is more like it. I don't know about you, but peace and tranquility is usually the way I like to live.
Okay, so now that we have that squared away, flashback to the beginning of this reading. We begin August with some real concern about another person's behavior. This concern may be anything from gossip going on in the workplace, to a person in your life with whom you are not getting along. This could be an ex-lover or spouse, to a neighbor or friend. You put this info where it best fits in your life. The point is, this person has already caused you some real trouble in your life, and now you fear more.
Fear is an important word here because it can show you -- as Franklin D. Roosevelt said -- we have nothing to fear but fear itself. And that couldn't be more true. Whatever you focus on will expand in your experience. It's not so much that you will actually create that which you fear in true manifestation, but you can prolong your experience of fear. There is a difference here. So you need to pay attention to your focus and begin to think about shifting to a more positive one.
In your recent past you had been working on honing your skills to become better at what you do. You may have received some accolades at work for a job well done, if you work outside the home, but without any raise in pay. Okay, a pat on the back works. You may have also had a shift in your focus -- or maybe you were forced to shift your focus -- to a more practical approach to career. But how does this work as a foundation to where you are now in the month of August? Well it does because your fears have driven you to -- more or less -- sell out. What I mean by this is, you fear not being able to provide for your family, or take care of yourself financially and somehow this other person I spoke of earlier -- the one causing you concern to begin with -- is what drove you to these fears. Now it is like a perpetual motion thing where you flip from fear of this person, to fear of not having what you need financially, and back again to fear of this person. In actuality, it would have been better to just be who you are regardless of what you thought this other person could do to you.
Now you have some hope for a new beginning. The timing is summer, and possibly a change of residence has something to do with that. Because this shows as news coming in that is good, and part of what is already presenting as the issue for August, you can draw from that that maybe this person who has caused you trouble is moving away? Maybe you will have a chance to move, or at least travel a bit. Regardless, what this is showing you is that you are moving into a time when you can begin to relax more, and not worry so much or be quite so fearful.
By mid-month someone is moving. This can show up in several ways. Either by a change of residence, or movement on the job. Maybe someone is being moved to a different department, or office? Maybe you are? Or maybe the person who has caused you so much grief is finally moving far enough away that there is no longer an impact in your life. Now that sounds nice.
More importantly, at mid-month you begin to feel a little restricted. This is really not as bad as you will be thinking it is. It may even be more self-imposed than anything else. Keep in mind that your focus has a great influence over how your life appears to you. It may be a period of time where you suddenly come to the realization that you no longer want what you have, after getting what you want. We work so hard to achieve something we think we want, then we realize we really didn't want that. That is a hard realization. You just need to go back to the drawing board and re-visualize what you do want.
Creativity must come into play here because you need that in order to feel fulfilled. Take this time to meditate on what you feel will make you feel most happy, and then focus on creating that. If there is something that you would much rather be doing than what you are doing, but that fear is what holds you in your present circumstance, then you need to just be visualizing what it will be like to do what you love. It will happen, eventually.
Don't be afraid that the world will come to an end as you know it. It won't, but everything always changes, and endings do come. And an end to what you have been experiencing for a while now is really what you want. You have to look at it as the closing of a chapter in your life, but with that always comes a new path. Take with you the lessons you've learned and apply them to the new chapter you are about to open.
Now, here is the most important part. In your current energy space, an offer is being made to you. You have to be able to determine whether this is a sincere offer or not. If it comes from the person who has caused you so much grief, I would say turn the other way and run as fast as you can. The reason I say this is because of the other cards involved in this reading. Remember the Tower? Maybe you need to scroll back up and re-read the beginning. This person may very well be trying to trap you once more, because you are beginning to slip away from his/her control and he/she doesn't want to lose. You are already getting a glimpse of how, although it feels strange and disruptive, life will be so much better once you are free from the turmoil and drama. Say no to the offer if it comes from you-know-who and beware a wolf wearing sheep's clothing. Never has this expression been more accurate.
If you aren't sure, and you don't know what to do, then do nothing. Do not say yay or nay, rather just sit and wait. My guides have a favorite saying, wait and see. Once you do that, eventually enough information will filter in to give a better gauge to make a wise decision. More than likely you will find you are happy you waited.
And this is where the Tower comes into play. Let's say you are made this offer from this person, and you decline -- or don't say anything, which is like saying no -- you will see a sudden collapse of everything you once knew to be the scenario with this other person. It might be a bit messy at first, and even a little uncomfortable, but once the dust settles -- and you have to remember not to get involved in the drama -- you will see a whole new path emerging for you. Then, and only then, you will become the captain of your ship, the ruler of your destiny, the master of your universe, and you will emerge in control. A whole new beginning will surface like a new day dawning with a brilliant sunrise, where balance is your new foundation and you move into a much more peaceful place.
Patience is a virtue and you will find by month's end you have passed the test.
Don't forget to check back in September for your new monthly Tarot forecast!
