This Week’s Horoscope Forecast For August 12th to 18th, 2024

In this week’s Astrology, Mercury Retrogrades back into Leo.

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We have a complex week full of planetary transits.

In this week’s Astrology, Mercury retrogrades back into Leo, causing us to review the period between July 16th and 25th regarding this inverse phase. A planetary pattern called a yod is present, resulting in moments of confusion about the right path to take. Mars and Saturn will form a tense alignment that might rev up our edgy side. And Mercury, Mars, and Pluto are making the most configurations these next seven days, causing us to work on interactions with others, mindset issues, taking initiative, focus, control, and tempers.

8/12 Mars Sesquiquadrate Pluto: Acting Out Due To An Edgy Mood

Monday opens with an unfavorable alignment between Mars and Pluto, which may cause us to confront difficult circumstances that we'd prefer not to face.

In a tense aspect, the combining energies of Mars and Pluto tend to unearth issues we thought were resolved but are still festering due to suppressed feelings and attitudes. For this reason, unresolved angst could surface brutally and unpleasantly.

Therefore, it might involve spending a few days sorting through issues we thought we had moved past that need a resolution. It could also involve facing the truth in a situation we’ve overlooked.

Temperament issues become more apparent with vibes like these. Under this influence, themes about pushy behavior will make it easier to get angry with others. As a result, we must consider how we communicate our anger and need for control.

A vibe like this is also associated with increased intimacy and passion, so this could be a big day for bedroom antics. However, given the nature of this transit, we might be prompted to think about toxic relationship behavior that needs to be addressed.

Despite its severe tone, this configuration can yield decent results if channeled healthily.

Therefore, try to exert your energy toward physical activity, concentrate attention on challenging assignments, or focus on research that requires your whole focus. When combined, Mars and Pluto assist us in fixating our energy on complex tasks; therefore, if properly directed, they could help us complete tasks.

8/14 Mars Conjunct Jupiter: Taking Advantage Of Your Options

More connections to Mars continue with this planet making a conjunction with Jupiter.

A conjunction brings a fresh cycle between these planets, inspiring us to take action toward our far-reaching goals and the things we’re curious about.

Under this sort of aspect, there are higher and lower expressions of this energy, so this could feel mixed. Mars and Jupiter are connected to Saturn and Pluto in difficult alignments, which could enunciate some of the more complex expressions.

This will motivate us to take on ambitious goals and live more audaciously. Hence, we'll be fired up to discover something meaningful, think about starting a new chapter that fulfills us, and broaden our perspectives.

With both planets in Gemini at a Conjunction, we will feel a burst of motivation to take more initiative in our lives. Because of this, it will be a time to focus on our social lives and improve our communication style.

There could be an inflated sense of having fun and exploring the cool things we’ve always wanted to try, especially in our local environment. In other words, there can be a heightened sense of taking advantage of what our town has to offer. Or this might be the beginning stage of finding a local area that aligns with your soul.

Mental stimulation through learning may be another way we’re experiencing this energy. In other words, this could be a phase to start taking action concerning school or getting a certification. Sometimes, energy like this may point to a new era for education, programs for school, and how we interact with learning.

Mars and Jupiter combined help us overcome whatever prevents us from taking advantage of opportunities. Therefore, it can aid in seeking options that lead to fortunate events.

However, with the lower expression of this energy, we need to be aware of blowing things out of proportion. In other words, tempers could flare up, leading to disagreements and other aggressive behavior. The urge to be right could feel more inflated than typical, causing issues with those who are unrealistic even with the data presented.

Overconfidence is more pronounced with an overly self-assured energy like this, so it can be a time to deal with egoic types. Gossip and fibbery could seem more pronounced under this energy, resulting in a ton of misleading information.

8/15 Mercury Reenters Leo: A Review Of July 16th to 25th

Mercury’s retrograding back into Leo on Thursday brings us back to the energies of mid-July.

From July 14th to 25th, this planet was in its pre-shadow phase through Leo, so whatever occurred for us during this period will be reviewed.

These last two weeks of the inverse cycle are a time to reevaluate why being unique and expressive is essential. For this reason, it’s a time to improve our communication skills, deal with our attention-seeking anxiety, and cease letting other people make us feel less bright.

We’ll use this last half of the retrograde to review aspects of our lives that have become drab, such as romance, hobbies, and stifled creativity. It could also be a time to reexamine inner child work, care for children, consider having kids, or whether parenthood is right for us.

On top of that, a Yod pattern will form from Neptune and Pluto due to their perfect sextile and Mercury at the apex.

A vibe like this could point out where we need to work on a rude communication style, control others, jealousy, pettiness, and the things we repress. Also, this could be a time to get real about situations we were in denial about and why it's time to accept truthfulness in our lives.

8/15 Sun Trine Chiron: Action Phase Of Chiron Retrograde

The harmonious alignment of the Sun and Chiron will soothe our egos. So, even with the more tense transits occurring, this could mitigate things.

Chiron retrograde is just starting, so this opening transit could clarify what needs to be healed regarding our identity. A trine formed by the Sun, Chiron, and the other outer planets indicates a regressive cycle's beginning and end.

Energetically, this pushes us to create constructive ways to feed our egos, so today might be spent finding better ways to affirm our worth. The urge to let go of what makes us feel unsure becomes more pronounced under this energy. Therefore, this could push us to overcome things that undermine our confidence.

8/16 Mars Square Saturn: Setting Off A Period Of Opposite Motivations

If we are not patient, a transit with Mars and Saturn could be problematic.

It's critical to respect other people's boundaries during this alignment.

Try to be aware of your temper and risky behavior. In a complicated aspect, Mars and Saturn show us where we're rushing things and need to act more maturely. On this particular day, we may experience conflict with those who hold higher authority than us, such as parents, bosses, or other influential people.

It's best not to be pushy. We don't want to step on anyone's toes during the Mars and Saturn Transits because one might be uncool, and two might cause you more problems down the road. Thus, try to bide your time and wait for the right opportunity—it's just not going to present itself during this alignment.

Things in life are postponed for a reason, but if you deal with them well, you will discover which opportunities are genuinely meant for you and in harmony with your soul. After this takes place, you eventually benefit.

8/17 Venus Sesquiquadrate Pluto: Uncovering Counterproductive Behavior In Love

The 3rd transit to Pluto occurs this week with Venus, which will encourage us to let go of unproductive behaviors regarding our love lives and finances.

Vibes like this cause us to confront issues we usually prefer to avoid, so tensions in unbalanced unions may rise. One way this could manifest is through feelings triggered by the past in romantic relationships.

As a result, brewing scenarios like jealousy, pettiness, secrets, and other long-suppressed emotions. Furthermore, this kind of energy tends to amplify dominant personalities, increasing the risk of confrontation.

On the more fun side, Venus and Pluto bring an intensity that may deepen the bond in healthy relationships.

8/18 Mercury Square Uranus: Revisiting Unpredictable Conversations And Plot Twist

A retrograde transit from July 21st will occur with Mercury and Uranus.

Under this influence, things don’t go as planned, especially concerning socializing and activities on our agenda. Therefore, today can feel like a plot twist concerning these life areas where things suddenly become off-kilter.

Considering Uranus will go into retrograde in the next few weeks, things can feel glitchy with an energy of this nature, leading to odd technological scenarios.

Vibes For The Week

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Ambitious vibes and good luck will be dominant energies until the 17th. Because of this week’s complex transits, we’ll feel motivated to address long-standing issues that need our attention.

These energies will intersect solitude up until the 17^th, plus romantic tones will also connect with these tenors from the 14th to the 16th. Because of these clashing energies, we might experience moments of intense conflict in our relationships.

Transits For The Week

The tone will feel edgier than typical as we get to the middle of August.

Transits for August 12th to 18th:

• 8/12 Mars Sesquiquadrate Pluto: Acting Out Due To An Edgy Mood
• 8/14 Mars Conjunct Jupiter: Taking Advantage Of Your Options
• 8/15 Sun Trine Chiron: Action Phase Of Chiron Retrograde
• 8/15 Mercury Re-enters Leo: A Review Of July 16th to 25th
• 8/16 Yod Pattern: Unclear Interactions
• 8/16 Mars Square Saturn: Setting Off A Period Of Opposite Motivations
• 8/17 Venus Sesquiquadrate Pluto: Uncovering Counterproductive Behavior In Love
• 8/18 Mercury Square Uranus: Revisiting Unpredictable Conversations And Plot Twist

Use this week to practice patience and be mindful of your reactions.

Have a constructive week, everyone.