August Astrology Forecast
By Gwynne Mayer

(Gwynne is available at Unlimited Thought, http://www.unlimited-thought.com.)

I am often asked by other astrologers, how I build my forecasts. Very simply, one must look at the alignment of planets and the positions of the Sun and Moon each month to see what the probabilities are within that month. Sometimes we give more credence to the New Moon and Full Moon than we do the more intense alignments that are forming. As we get ready to move toward 2012, we have to remember that the stress levels are building, especially with the natural T Square of Uranus, Saturn and Pluto so any time the Sun or Moon makes contact with these phenomena, they will certainly cause a reaction in the psyches of certain signs. This month we will be looking at Mercury turning Rx as well as Mars conjunct Saturn in Libra, Venus entering Libra. We will be reviewing the cardinal signs, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn and Aries and how all of these positions affect them. As always, this is a reminder to read your ascendant first, your Moon second and your Sun last. If you do not know your personal chart, please go to the http://www.gwynivere.com web site and get an e-mailed personal natal chart. If you want to get a full consultation, you can call Unlimited Thought at 210-525-0693 or my cell number at 210-393-5349. You can also catch Lance K. Rodriguez and me on our Blog Talk Radio show Astrotalk, weekly, soon to be bi-weekly and register for free as well as listen, for free. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/astrotalk.

Aries --- Aries has been setting limits and discussing their boundaries, which is a good thing. They have been held back due to their own lack of consciousness about healthy relationships with people. As Aries starts focusing on what is beneficial to self/Self, all activities will make sense over the last few months. What can you give of yourself to the betterment of your spiritual and career worlds? You need to take time out for yourself, to learn to meditate, relax, travel and rest, catching up on your sleep and dream world. Now, more than any other time it is important to pay attention to your dreams as they signify your future and also give you a clue as to any pain you are suffering. Being around children is good for you as it reminds you of your own wonderful sense of humor and child-like playfulness. You want to keep your ego in check and not let yourself become too defensive this month when confronted with situations you have put on the back burner. Also watch your spending as you might not be looking at the overall picture and be thinking only of yourself in this regard. There are others to consider you know?

Taurus --- It is time to take the bull by the horns when it comes to finances this month. What have you saved and what are you planning for your future? Those should be concerns that are lurking in the back rooms of your mind. If you have not been thinking and acting on those situations, then you need to downsize so that you can take care of business in all regards; that includes your career, relationships, family matters etc. Your health can be an issue if you have not been paying attention to a good health regimen, especially around your throat and lungs. It is time to do some deep cleansing if you have not been watching out for this. Taurus tends to 'addict' when under stress so the time is now to take some relaxing time to yourself and maybe travel or just spend time leisurely getting in touch with the fountain of creativity within your spirit. Go easy on your intimate relationships this month as it has been stressful the last few months in this regard and you haven't been the easiest person to live with nor have you been the most communicative as to your true feelings and thoughts. All will work out well for you if you take the time to reflect and relax into your immediate future.

Gemini --- Something has been building to a crescendo in your life over the last few months and now you are needing to look more closely, introspectively as to how you have achieved what you have in the last few months. You have assessed your career correctly and are moving forward, however in your relationships, the 'sacred space' that is so necessary to keep boundaries in place is somewhat askew, meaning that you have not taken time to really know your intimate 'other' so there may be some surprises in the relationship field in the next few months. If you are in a co-mingling relationship, then you have some shocks in store for you as to what the other 'co-mingler' is up to and it is time to check this out. During the New Moon, August 9th, it might be wise to take a short vacation, to find a way to relax and enjoy yourself in a more relaxed environment. When Mercury, your ruling planet takes a retrograde motion toward August 20th for a three week visit, you might find that your communication is lacking its usual clarity so there may be misunderstandings. This could involve family members or close friends who you consider 'family'. Make sure you are affirming good fortune the next few months and getting rid of any negatives you have lurking about such 'not good enough' so that you can reap the rewards that will surely come your way. You are setting this plan in motion, now, in your mind and probably in your actions!

Cancer --- Changes have been occurring in your life, helter skelter, home, family, career, relationships and all of this comes to a peak this month, with more changes, this time more permanent than before. What you can handle this month, in changes, correlates with how much of your clutter you have cleaned up, including the distracting attachments you have had. Prepare for some new energy to come in and take the place of old worn out systems and especially old worn out ways of relating to others. You have set some strong boundaries for yourself and now is the time to make them work. You have taken the blame for things that did not work out, even when it was no fault of yours. Stop! Money might start flowing more freely in your life and you can breathe a sigh of relief as you become accustomed to having prosperous conditions in your life. Do you feel you deserve it? You have put great effort in fighting your emotional battles and now is the time to reap the rewards. Change is always very difficult; one might never know the exact time of the change, but most of this has been in your consciousness. You have made a shift and that shift will be a permanent one, including the 'glass half full' rather than the 'glass half empty'.

August --- You are having some unexpected turns of events this month. You are filled with an urge deep within to write, journal and keep account of your deepest feelings. Your feelings are emerging in metaphorical language, especially in your dreams. This may bring some unexpected people into your life, some who will have a great impact on your future. It has been important in the last few months to downsize and not necessarily live in the royal manner to which you had become accustomed. Now you are being more frugal and living somewhat more simply, watching your boundaries and your connection to 'soul'. Organize your financial records and your office space, clear out all communications as Mercury turns Rx on the 20th of this month. You will find that it opens the door for further clarity when Mercury turns direct by the middle of September, the 13th. You will be surprised at the way this works, as an affirmation for further success in all your endeavors. You will need to build up your savings so that added unexpected expenses don't drain your income. You will continue to live as the Queen/King you are if you pay attention to the details now! Changes are coming in relationships, making them easier to get in and out of as time passes. Relax, you might enjoy this coming excitement.

Virgo --- You are focused on money this month, hopefully money you will be making and saving, however if you haven't been doing that, then you will be surprised at how much money has slipped through your fingers while you weren't watching. Spend more time in a relaxing environment, making sure that your home is where you like to hang out and chill! Since the pace picks up toward the end of the month, you might want to use the first of the month to relax your mind and energy, learning some new ways to meditate and access your 'soul' and the purpose that presents itself to you daily, your soul purpose. Look around you and see what help and service you can give to others. Watch your criticisms of yourself and others and don't let your critical mind take over and nag you and those you love until you become a bundle of nerves. Your anxiety levels are largely due to your own thinking and exasperating expectations. This month is about learning to relax, meditate and focus on an 'affirmation' that will take you into lands unknown, where you are successful, affirming and fun to be with. Others derive great pleasures when around you, with your quick wit, etc….however sometimes you are cutting and abrasive which is not a 'fun thing'. Smell the roses and enjoy your friends, family and intimate connections at a new level.

Libra --- Librans are getting ready for Saturn to enter their sign and are preparing the best way they know how. Saturn will cause Librans to consider the purpose of their goals, commitments, budgets and connections to their homes. It is time to take care of business over the next two years, the September 21-October 1 will be hit the hardest over the next year and by the time Saturn has moved on to those born after October 1st, we will get the message. Saturn enters a sign and rewards discipline and perseverance, but where we have been lax, we will get some negative reactions. One of Libra's major faults is the inability to make choices and decisions quickly. The people who live with them will just go on without them if they continue to stay stuck in this way. It is time to watch diets and bad habits that have gotten in the way of goal setting. Health can be an issue if we Librans don't start cleaning up our acts. Learning to find boundaries in relationships so we don't fall into doing what the partner does all the time. Keeping the peace at our own costs seems like a co-dependency issue heh?

Scorpio --- You have been thinking of re inventing yourself recently and wanting to become some one who has his/her life in order, knows where he/she is going, etc. This has been a time of deep reflection as you realize that some changes are coming in the next six months in the areas of marriage, careers, family issues, financial situations and more to the point, health and dietary concerns. These things seem to represent areas that need changing or deep reflection and it will be important to journal in this regard. You might never pass this way again so it is good to remember what you are all about at this intense time. Your healing charisma is strong and you have some innate talents that get you through the day. It is also time to keep your thoughts private and consider them on the inner level rather than revealing too much to those you consider intimate friends. Your external environment is stressful to the max right now and no one can give you the advice you need at this point, only your own reflection. You have some tough decisions in your work life and in the area of financial decisions so the two may go together in some regard. It is time to watch out for yourself, take care of yourself and remember to be fair in your assessment of what has been on the back burner the last few years.

Sagittarius --- Sagittarius is wanting to bust loose and have a good time, take a vacation, get away from boredom. This would be a good month to do some things, which help you enjoy leisure time and let your hair down. There may be some problems getting your family to buy into it as well. Your children or loved ones may have other ideas and it might interfere with your plans. This month you must learn to play and go with the flow. There may have been some problems with health and getting your disciplines in place, especially around eating and drinking. You do not adhere real well to the rules! Think about relaxation and learn to develop some boundaries, even on vacation. Liven up your life with surprises, some that you initiate, allowing others to enjoy you and your life, sharing the fun of being alive! Be sure to tell the truth as you see it with TACT! You can see the bottom line very quickly in most situations, but your delivery is unwelcome. Soften the blow and think of some nice ways to put 'the truth', maybe reframing so that people really hear what you are saying. You have been feeling the need to get away and bring some fun into your life so this month is what that is all about! Good luck with this!

Capricorn --- Capricorn has been experiencing life in a very intense way recently and will continue to do so, however the Capricorn is getting use to the feel of the moment. Taking time to reflect and use some introspection on how we Capricorns are creating our environment has definitely helped us adjust to the intensity in a new way. Those Cappys who have not been so graciously aligning themselves with the visitation of Pluto are going to have to suffer in silence until they can learn to roll with the punches. You might have to postpone some issues in your spiritual and educational life that come up in mid August. Do not push against the energies; just let them happen. You can be charming when you want to be and people around you want to help and be present in your life, so let them! Put off making any kind of commitment until the middle of September, especially in finances and making new career changes. Something is working in the background, or the unconscious at this point so relax, meditate and let it come through! You are building a foundation for success by the year 2012 so have faith!

Aquarius --- This will be a month to focus on the 'other', on commitments made to friends and lovers. You are becoming clearer every day as to how you create such tensions in your relationships. You are the sign of the 'humanitarian friend' so make that work for you and help others understand your form of friendship. You may have some problems in the love department as someone wants more from you than you are willing to give and at the same time, it might not be the 'someone' you really want. Pay attention to your diet and your addictions and do not let food be a replacement for 'love and nurturing'. Learn to cook and create a nurturing environment for yourself. You are having second thoughts about co-mingling monies with a partner. It will be wise to assess your finances and the advantages of living in financial partnership whether it is an intimate partner or one with whom you are in business. Life is taking many turns this year and you are ready to take on another corner of life's highway. Look forward to it with a positive attitude and brush up on your affirmation skills.

Pisces --- Are you getting ready to make a change? Now is the time to think about it and plan for it, but not necessarily to do it. You are beginning to see the forest for the trees in your goals and wishes, so keep the focus on the forest and go from there. If your goals do not fit in the forest, then take them out and go back to the drawing board. Your changes will be permanent and successful if you take time to plan. You may need to make changes in relationships because of the poor boundaries you have set for yourself. You will find that your life will take new turns and twists in the next six months. This might be a time for you to plan on adding to wealth and affirming positive money flow for the next year. Now is the time to plan for the upcoming successes and routines that will allow for promising new ideas. You will be able to reflect upon this time in the future and see the value of every action you take this month. Solidify your connections, make sure you have settled all of your commitments and take care of your boundaries.