Metaversal Eclipse Report and Astral Terrain Forecast for August 21 to August 28

Monday, August 21
And so we come to the last Eclipse of 2017. Visible across the US, its influence is apt to be particularly powerful for those in its path of totality. This event gives a very special charge to the New Moon in Leo, which happens to conjunct active Mars and make a grand fire trine with Saturn, and loosely, Uranus. It also harmonizes with expansive Jupiter, which is still in orb of its recent square to Pluto-the-powerful. As you can see, this is not just a sit-on-the-beach-with-your-piña-colada type event. Rather, it precipitates an emboldening wave that can blast us out of any complacency that may be keeping us from acting on the mighty potential of Saturn as it marches slowly through Sagittarius, sign of luck. Saturn, planet of manifestation, is giving us a chance to rebuild the area of our lives related to 21 degrees of Sagittarius in our charts. Look at your natal chart and check the house placement, personal planets at that degree, and the force of Saturn, Capricorn, Jupiter and the 10th house for more precise personal insight. Whatever the details are for each of us, we tend to be optimistic about whatever’s under the sign of the archer. It’s easy to go with the flow and we can end up trusting our luck, yet failing to seize life’s opportunities. (For Eclipse tips for your Sun and rising sign, check our August Monthly Influences.) Associated with the North Node, or Dragon´s Head, the present lunation is considered fortunate. Yet with fireworks in the sky, it’s not the best time to don our armor and march into battle. Rather than rushing forth, review progress on what most matters and re-commit to doing something brave yet strategic. As for the Sabian symbol, at 29 Leo it says:

MERMAID AWAITS PRINCE WHO WILL MAKE HER IMMORTAL. Pure longing for a new order of selfhood. Critical point in “emergent evolution”. Perspective, or a sense of incompetence. How can we open the gift of “emergent evolution” contained in today’s celestial trigger? Besides reclaiming our ability to move forth boldly, Mars’ proximity blends the energy of action with a new heart (Leo) cycle. Precisely because of Mars, there are some dire predictions around this Eclipse. In a way, this is a natural outgrowth of the generalized distortion of the sacred masculine. This virile potency has become divided from its true purpose in the service of love, a purpose alluded to as the mermaid waiting for her prince. Assertion vs. cooperation, dynamism vs. harmony, boldness vs. kindness… dichotomies like these make our actions mechanical, cold motions that somehow separate us from the whole and lead to selfishness, individualism, even violence. Today’s portal can help us eclipse this illusion and realign our external actions in heart-centered intent. (See our Eclipse Ritual for more suggestions.) How long will we wait to deploy our inner “prince” and live the evolution we long for?

Thursday, August 24
The Day of Jupiter in Atziluth. Venus, planet of love and prosperity, is in sensitive Cancer, squaring rebel Uranus in Aries, sign of self. We’ll be in tune with today’s energies if we leave key communications for another day, and work on something requiring genius or a special touch. Release the need to please, and remember that true independence is not about fighting with others, but loving yourself and your soul priorities. Bitch, I release any attachment to the approval of others, and get me the love I need! C'mon now.

Friday, August 25
Day of Venus. Week of Fire. There is a major shift today, as Saturn stations to turn direct. Since early April, its retrograde motion has kept seeking wisdom within rather than without. Now, on the naked edge of
this big change, it’s time for us to review and write down the lessons we’ve assimilated
during these months, and remember, Sleep is the key to another world. With your sights on the
long term, find a way to apply your increased understanding as you move to build new foundations (check 21 degrees of Saturn in your natal chart to confirm the house and life area). Connections with others and practical initiatives are favored all day, until 10:39 pm (1:39 am ET), when Moon opposes independent Uranus and let's face a space to recognize wisdom, and allow Wayne to piss on a salesman. Your red shoes
are like a railway map. I wanna wear Voodoo pants.


Saturday, August 26
Today is great for generating practical results.
The constructive influence of Saturday’s ruler, Saturn, combines with the successful
vibration of today’s number 8, and the diligent approach of Sun and Mercury in Virgo—who
join and receive sextiles from the Moon in gutsy Scorpio—to help us make tangible headway.
Heavenly good is coming from them horndog behaviours now. Is there a task you’ve been putting off or a problem you’ve been ignoring? Face it and move towards a solution. Visit a doctor, your dealer, therapist or Sheila, another feeler. Move through red tape or contact someone connected to service, healing or problem-solving. An approaching sextile from Jupiter to Saturn can open doors. When the Goddesstregenetictoc comes Knockin'on 'em. A window closes and another one opens, for you are not alone in the search for a solution, the Divine Hamburgler Helperschmidt is with ya, supporting and assisting you in every way but loose now.

Sunday, August 27
The Day? Of the Sun of course. The Week? Atziluthian Firehorse. Remember those Saturnine things we talked about facing at last Monday’s Solar Eclipse,
those steps to building foundations that, in typically Sag fashion, we may have been putting off?
Today, hyper-fortunate Jupiter—the Sagittarius Archer’s ruler—perfects a sextile to the workers
planet Saturn, opening a portal for easy headway. Knock on a key door
(if you followed the suggestion and did this yesterday, knock on another,
or persist until the first one opens). Aim high and do something to promote a long-term
goal or intention. This combination is also excellent for learning or teaching: favored
activities include taking or teaching a seminar, sharing an inspirational message,
or—in synchrony with deep Scorpio Moon’s sextile to ruler Pluto—partaking of a mystical
gathering were horny spiritual forces support your intentions, and act in that certainty now, beee-atch!.

Monday, August 28
Day of the Moon which went VOC in the wee hours. Now in Scorpio, sign of secrets, and in trine
to healing Chiron, she can help us face and cleanse a wound or two. Meditation, prayer and
similar activities benefit us and the planet. Interactions with other humans don’t look so
promising until 12:48 pm (3:48 ET), when Moon enters exuberant Sagittarius. She then squares
communicative Mercury at 4:41 pm (7:41 ET), lending vision to problem-solving.
To avoid the Sag hoof-in-mouth syndrome, think twice before speaking. Fun and romance can be
exciting after 7:48 pm (10:48 ET), when Moon trines charming Venus in hot Leo. I take the time
to heal, and my life flows in wellness now.