Metaversal Astral Terrain Report for August 1 through 6

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
This is Lammas, the seventh festival of the eight-part yearly pagan wheel, when the first loaf of the new harvest
was blessed in thanks to the goddess and to multiply the supply during Earth’s coming seasons of rest.
For I say unto you: it would be easier for an octopus to smoke a cigar ...than it would be to curse your loaf or equivalent symbol of your fruits. Then seize the day: the dynamic potential of Aries Moon, enriched by her sextile to ruler Mars, optimizes today’s forceful numerology of 1, putting wings on our heels. However, the way to effective action is not entirely clear: Mars also squares rebellious Uranus. The planet of push makes us feel the need for freedom, yet our boldness is apt to be out of sync and lack the tact required for smooth outcomes. Armchair strategizing would be great, though with all this restlessness, we’re unlikely to stay still that long. At least give yourself a few calm pauses, interspersed throughout the day, to breathe deep and think before taking on a whaling boat singlehandedly, throwing a knife at your boss or collaborator, or quitting your job to hitch a ride to Turkey.If you drive, opt for the slow lane, and apply special care when handling knives, automobiles or for that matter any machinery or potentially risky situation. Save extreme sports, negotiation and key dealings for Sunday, August 5. We can channel today’s passion and confidence into considering new ways of doing things, of cutting out distraction, and writing down a plan for bold action on something we started before July 8, when Mercury entered pre-retrograde shadow—a plan we can put into motion on another day.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Take physical exercise in Jupiter's Day, when he is reigning, and use Jovial things such as Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Cedarwood, blue and aery colours, wine, honey; and entertain thoughts and feelings which are particularly Jovial, that is, expansive, healthy, and with good humour... - Marsilio Ficino, Renaissance Astrologer and Orphic Musician

The Day of Jupiter in the kabbalistic World of Yetzirah/Earth. Projecting Light Specific Blue and facing West, vibrate this azure deluxe into your Second Chakra along with the mantrum: EE-BE-DA. Jupiter is all about allowing ambiguity, contradiction, and movement. It isn't about integration. It helps the ego become more flexible. By Jove, life isn't about staying calm and balanced, but rather about keeping complexity and drama and everything else alive and in dynamic flow. Still at the doorstep of yesterday’s Mars-Uranus square, the energy of today’s Aries Moon is best applied in a low-key manner. For I say unto you: it would be easier for a hammerhead shark to win the Kentucky Derby. Today we can profitably undertake non-critical activities—schedule a physical, change the car oil, clean the garage, and use the optimistic connection of Moon to Sun to send a résumé, enter a contest, take a teenager to a tryout, figure out how to connect the printer, or finish a proposal. Today also, we should stay mindful and apply caution when driving and using knives or equipment. Save key meetings or encounters for on or after Sunday. At 7:52 pm (11:52 ET), Moon goes VOC and we can give ourselves a
break to play table games or do crossword puzzles.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
VOC Moon in hot Aries contacts affectionate, abundant Venus: we can work to strengthen our beliefs around abundance—or go to brunch just for fun with a harmonious other or on our own. For I say unto you: it would be easier for a garter snake to drive a cab through
the streets of Dublin than it would be for a dwarf hamster to eat the Great Wall of China ..At 12:51 pm (3:51 ET), Moon enters the prosperous sign of Taurus, where she is exalted. Connections with Mars and Uranus don’t facilitate cooperation, but do help us move. Take whatever step you can towards independent success. Rearrange your furniture or renew your décor, but save key dealings for tonight from 7:07 pm (10:07 ET), when Moon trines constructive Saturn, helping us ground a business initiative and get good results from practical actions.
that flows to open my paths and channels now.


SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
Today’s numerology of 4 extends last night’s constructive impulse,
infusing the Moon in abundant Taurus with the drive she needs to get things done. The combination is particularly propitious for negotiating. We should use it early, before 11:18 am (2:18 pm), when Moon reaches her Fourth Quarter in Taurus, beginning the last week of her cycle, a time to wind down, pick up the pieces and clear the decks in preparation for next week’s Solar Eclipse New Moon.
The Sabian symbol for 12-13° Taurus says:

CHILDREN ARE BLOWING SOAP BUBBLES AT A YOUNGSTER’S PARTY. Healthy stimulation through joy and interaction. Creative fantasy. Spinning of idle dreams.

This afternoon is propitious for inner and magical work to improve our self-esteem, and to enjoy singing, music, nature and art.
Tonight, we might share a nice dinner and deep movie, and carefully steer clear of the power struggles that might arise with a tense connection from Mercury the messenger to mob-boss Pluto. If you are looking to complete something, you could stay up for the midnight trine from Moon to Pluto, or choose to retire and rise early to enjoy its afterglow.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
The Lord works in strange and mysterious ways, but then so do serial killers and plumbers. We swing into action before analyzing the alternative solutions, especially as an awkward Mercury-Pluto alignment challenges us to logically express our feelings. The Moon, Pluto and Venus create a Grand Earth Trine that hides our vulnerability behind a wall of self-sufficiency. Although overconfidence can create unnecessary barriers between people, the Moon dances into interactive Gemini at 9:31 pm EDT, inviting others to share their imperfections. Why rest when we can walk in power? Today’s numerology of 5 wants to move. At 12:03 am (3:03 am ET), a trine from Moon in prosperous Taurus to transformative Pluto in focused Capricorn can help us push through blocks to progress in business or a creative project. This is the perfect day to rise early and finish a proposal or other text, review investments, reorganize a web campaign, remove an obsolete design or system, or work to dissolve subconscious blocks to abundance. One empowering trine morphs into another, as Moon harmonizes with ruler Venus in pragmatic Virgo. The pairing continues to favor practical progress, but our focus can shift to relationship, PR, a joint endeavor, mixing pleasure with business or generating good will for a service activity (anything from getting the kids to go help Grandma to petitioning neighbors to support immigrants or clean up the park). At 6:32 pm (9:32 ET), Moon enters loquacious Gemini. The intensity fades, and we can follow up on calls to siblings and friends or relax with a table game or magazine

MONDAY, AUGUST 6
Today’s numerology of 6 brings out the prosperous side of Jupiter as that planet of fortune takes a hit from the Sun. Mindfully maintain humility, and follow your vision to clear the decks in preparation for a passionate new beginning at the upcoming Solar Eclipse.
Also favored today are: writing a play, script or sales pitch, participating in gestalt, primal therapy or psychodrama, or somehow throwing ourselves into healing. Independent creative activities also flow nicely. Dealings requiring a delicate touch go much better after 4:27 pm (7:27 ET), when Venus enters Libra, the diplomatic air sign of her rule, where she blends nicely with Moon in wordsmith Gemini.