08-20-2018 to 08-26-2018
Ready, set, downshift! After a hectic four weeks, you'll be ready to slow down and catch your breath on Thursday, August 23. That day, the Sun orbits out of Leo and your festive fifth house for another year and plunks down in practical Virgo and your hard-working, focused sixth house until September 22. Regardless of whether you were seeking a break or not, this should come as a welcome relief. You can enjoy a slower, saner pace of life and the ability to savor life's delicious details while your batteries are in a monthlong recharging port. You might want to proactively let people know you're not "avoiding" them—just taking some very necessary time for yourself. The sixth house rules health, fitness and self-care, so these next four weeks are perfect for scheduling some massages, beauty treatments and medical appointments. Make a daily habit of moving your body, whether on a yoga mat, bike trail or dance studio. Lighten up your diet by feasting on late-summer bounty. Don't think in terms of deprivation, though! By filling your plate with fresh produce and lean protein, you'll naturally "crowd out" less-healthy options. Since work could heat up under this solar power surge, stay ahead of the game by climbing into bed an hour earlier—and unplugging before that!
Saturday's skies feature a rare and influential grand earth trine—a solid, harmonious alignment—involving the radiant Sun, structured Saturn and inventive Uranus. Because this falls in your work and money sectors, it may bring an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career and increase your bottom line. While this COULD mean a winning lottery ticket, the real message is that hard work, smart alliances and being emotionally connected to what you do for a living can lead to abundance and a sense of fulfillment in the weeks to come. It's also a good time to take a hard look at your budget and find ways to cut back on your spending. You can still enjoy your daily life without leaking money. Set a new saving target for EOY and make a plan to keep you on track!
On Sunday, the year's only full moon in Pisces powers up your introspective twelfth house. During this dreamy lunation, you're encouraged to turn inward and pursue activities like meditation and making art rather than trying to harness your analytical left brain. The next two weeks will be rich for inspired creation and deep reflection—maybe a shamanic journey or vision quest. Rams who can slow down enough will be rewarded with some divine downloads or useful insight from your spirit guides. You may realize that you're ready to release something (or someone) and move on with your life. This intuitive and compassionate full moon can help you navigate changes and make any potentially difficult choices.
Also on Sunday, amorous Venus in your relationship corner locks into a tough-to-negotiate square with manipulative Pluto. A powerful authority figure could hinder your best efforts, or you may get into a battle of the wills (or wits) with your love interest. Since it's not likely that you'll land on a happy medium, you might as well agree to disagree and revisit the issue early sometime next week.