MOON VOID OF COURSE
The moon makes one complete revolution around the zodiacal wheel each month, spending a little more than 24 hours in each of the 12 signs. When the moon is about to complete its visit through one sign and does not make any planetary connections (called aspects) before it moves on to the next sign, it is considered “void of course.” The moon’s influence or biorhythm is weak during these few hours, which can cause diminished success or satisfaction. If optimum results are your aim, wait until the moon fuels up in a new sign before you do it, buy it, or say it. Timing is everything!
Pause:(all times listed are in PST)
August 2 11:59 am to 1:59 pm
August 4 5:15 pm to 7:28 pm
August 7 2:01 am to 4:26 am
August 9 2:02 pm to 4:10 pm
August 12 2:04 am to 4:42 am
August 14 10:09 am to 3:56 pm
August 16 10:14 pm to August 17, 12:46 am
August 19 4:41 am to 7:10 am
August 21 9:53 am to 11:38 am
August 23 2:20 am to 2:48 pm
August 25 2:52 pm to 5:18 pm
August 27 5:13 pm to 7:51 pm
August 29 8:44 pm to 11:18 pm
August 1:Solar Eclipse /New Moon: 3:13 am
August 16: Lunar Eclipse /Full Moon: 2:16 pm
August 5: Venus enters Virgo: 9:20 pm
August 10: Mercury enters Virgo: 3:51 am
August 19: Mars enters Libra: 3:03 am
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) The Solar Eclipse Aug. 1 puts the spotlight on your significant others, whether they be lovers, financial investors, or your kids. What or who is worthy? Watch for choices to become glaringly obvious, especially Aug. 1–8, 17–18, 22–24. Destiny drives the show now.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Betterment/improvement consumes most of your attention as eclipse season ignites. Impatience can strike, but you can’t force anything that isn’t coming naturally. Re: relationships, plans, projects, health, or repair progress: when the time is right, it will happen. Key dates: Aug. 2–8, 10–12, 15–19, 22–24, 27–30.
ARIES (March 21–April 19) Get ready to launch a new life! August could be the most pivotal month of your entire year, thanks to two very powerful eclipses sure to take you through more than one climactic moment. Opportunity can exceed expectations, anything goes: Aug. 1–8, 11–17, 22–24, 27–29.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The Lunar Eclipse Aug. 16 brings a high point, turning point, or special event. If you get a sudden shake, see it as an opportunity in disguise and dive into plan B as fast as you can. A new home or career direction can be ideal. Aug. 6, 9, 10, 16 are action-packed.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) On your own or with a party in tow, the Solar Eclipse banner reads, “Let the good times roll.” Exhilarating or otherwise, Uranus kicks the excitement into overdrive Aug. 1–8 and 22–24. Money markets can plunge; major relationship or financial overhauls can be necessary Aug. 11–17.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) The lucrative Solar Eclipse Aug. 1 bodes well for finances, creative undertakings, romance, and baby-making. Develop a specialty and corner a niche market or captive audience. The Lunar Eclipse Aug. 16 can bring a “climate change”—shop around, speak up, and revamp strategies, routines, thought patterns, plans, and ambitions.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If your birthday falls on or close to Aug. 1 or Aug. 16, an exceptional year lies ahead. Bursting with potential, the Solar Eclipse Aug. 1 could spark the glorious; success is enhanced, especially through November. Watch for the Lunar Eclipse Aug. 16 to reveal, uncover, deliver, pay, or cost even more.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Mars in Virgo can generate plenty of extra heat or friction, especially through Aug. 18. Whether spurred by ambition or forced by circumstance, be an explorer, a risk-taker, a front-runner, a go-getter. Move—improve! Key action dates: Aug. 6, 9–11, 15–18, 27–28.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Unplug from your everyday travails and juice up on the summer’s best. Still, keep alert to percolating undercurrents (good ideas, timing, options, job prospects, relationships, health). Aug. 5–7, 9–10, 16–18 could take your world by storm. Mars in Libra Aug. 19–Oct. 3 fires up a fresh start.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your professional activities and/or reputation come under the Solar Eclipse (Aug. 1) flare. Family matters keep you busier, too. Aim to better your bests, but know that some situations or relationships are simply beyond control. Watch for sudden cut-offs, peak points, opportunities, news Aug. 1–8, 14–18, and 22–24.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) Travel, pleasure, and play are high on your stellar roster, but there’s added pressure or complications to contend with, especially Aug. 5–8, 15–18, and 27–30. Don’t over-extend your health or waste your precious resources; reduce effort and overheads, tighten budgets, simplify plans, move Aug. 6–8, 22–24.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20) You won’t have to work at staying in shape; an exceptionally busy month helps you burn it off naturally. Get away, break free Aug. 5–18. Both eclipses can propel financial or romantic circumstances, perhaps unexpectedly. The Lunar Eclipse Aug. 16 delivers a delightful event, advantage, or turning point of great significance.
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