homeabout sandra alvimservicescontact
horoscope - pisces - august

Pisces

August will be a very peculiar month.

Mercury will be retrograding, and when this master of communication gets into this motion, we here on Earth feel like everything is going backwards instead of going forward. The events don’t unfold with the same accuracy and speed. We tend to be more forgetful and confused, feeling like no matter how much effort we make to reach our goals or have our tasks done, we hardly succeed. Astrologers agree that this is not a good or positive vibration to launch a new project or to sign a contract under.

The order at this time is to use the ‘RE’ as much as possible in your daily activities, such as Re-think, RE-do, RE-search, RE-make, Re-confirm, RE-view and so on… and wait to launch projects or initiate new ventures when Mercury is back in it’s direct motion.
Mercury starts retrograding on August 2nd and is back direct on August 28th. I like to allow 7 days before and 7 after the period to make sure the energy is distant and faded in order to start new projects, sign important contracts and make major life decisions.
Mercury will be right in your area of work and daily life, which is kind of complicated because you will feel like you take one step forward and in the end of the day, it looks more like you took two steps back. No matter what you do you don’t see improvements. But don’t despair; you can work well with this energy. Instead of doing new projects, or trying to launch an idea or cooperating with new people, make your projects even better, research more, review and make changes and adjustments if needed. Don’t hire new people during this time; work with the one’s you already know well.
It’s not a good time for a check-up especially if you need one that uses a machine, like a resonance machine, tomography, or sonogram, and so on…

Parallel to this planetary event, the planet Mars, which is responsible for the energy that moves us to initiate, to get started, to take action and to reach out for our goals is connecting with many planets, some connections good and some bad, raising a rush like energy to get things done, to start something up and to even be aggressive if we have to, in order to get the job done. People tend to act impetuously under Mars vibration.

Well, well, well…This combination feels to me like turning the engine of your car on and trying to drive with the emergency handbrake pulled.
So we are going to have a lot of noise and much blah, blah, blah; arguments, debates, but no solution, no deals will be made and if so, further down the line they will have to be reworked.
This is not a positive aspect for the negotiation of the US debt, and it’s not positive for the market and the financial crises we are undergoing.
“President Barack Obama said the US was 'running out of time' to reach a deal on raising the country's debt ceiling to avert a possible early August default. “
The president should rush with this decision or this negotiation will get aggravated if they procrastinate until August 2nd or later.

Mars in Cancer turns his aggression and rushed energy to the matters of housing, family and emotions, raising the sensibility, making us act rashly and mindlessly when mad but it also brings about the mood to fix our homes and make it cozier and warmer. Mars enters Cancer on August 3rd, and remains in this sign until September 18th.
Mars is the planet of sex as well, so take advantage of this high libido vibration and enjoy every moment next to someone you love in a cozy, homey surrounding.
Mars is in your area of love, entertainment, children and investments, so all these matters will be prone to some kind of rushed urgency. You could be too pushy during this time; your emotional needs will be taken to extremes and you can scare your partner. If you are meant to be together, nothing will be in your way, but back up dear Pisces!
Don’t make any unwise decisions with your investments especially if you panic.

Venus will be transiting the magnificent Leo most of the month of August, indicating that the best way to protect our money during this time of uncertainty is turning your investments into GOLD, solid gold.
This is a time when romantic and social activities may revolve around your work environment. But you may feel a little lazy to do your daily routine and get the job done; all you will be looking forward to is relaxing and have fun.

Neptune retrograding is back to Aquarius on August 4th. This is your last chance to learn the value of fraternity.
Neptune your ruler planet will go back to your sector of the subconscious mind. There’s no better time to dig into your inner recesses and connect with your essence.

On the 3rd, 4th and 5th, you will feel motivated to explore all your creative possibilities. It will manifest itself in art, music, dancing, religion, healing, mysticism and photography.
Your intuitive faculties will be in its most telling moment.
You will find the best strategies to cope with Mercury’s retrograding mess.

But on the 8th don’t be so sure about your convictions, think twice and don’t make any moves without plenty of assessment first.
Your mind is retrograding as well.

The full moon on August 13th, at 20º Aquarius, can be translated into brotherhood and solidarity.
You intuition will be your best friend during this full moon. Don’t discard any feelings, any dreams or any subtle signs from the universe. Connect with your inner self and find the answers dear Pisces.
The deeper you probe, the healthier your body and soul will become.

On August 21st, the goddess of love and money moves to Virgo and we become very worried about money. In love, we want perfection and clarity. It’s also a good time to take care of our health and appearance. She stays in Virgo until September 14th.
This is a time when flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. You should get special attention from the one’s you love. One to one relationships could improve and single Pisces will be more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. Love is in the air dear Pisces.

Today the 21st, romantic Venus blurs your ruler Neptune. You have to remove your pink tinted lenses dear Pisces; you see what nobody else sees. It’s beautiful to be generous but it is not really your role to save all lost souls you find out there…

On the 22nd, you may be very confused and unsure about a decision regarding someone else. You should push forward if the decision could lead to a major change in your life. But wait until the 28th.

The king of our galaxy, the Sun, moves to Virgo on the 23rd, the sign that rules the material word, the working class, health and organization. The Sun is now in your opposite sign, so it’s a good moment to learn with others who think differently from you. Your focus will be toward someone else, who you project your expectations on. But remember you have your life to live and your work to be done. Take care of yourself first and then help others.

The new Moon on August 28th is at 5º Virgo and it is aligned with Pluto.  Both the Sun and the moon will receive good vibrations from Pluto and during this new moon, Mercury goes direct, so we may see the light at the end of the tunnel, and some solutions will take place.
I like this new moon in Virgo because it has the power to inspire us to reorganize our lives in every detail helping us to recreate new rules and make a great evolution based on lessons learned.
Despite their conflicting points of view, Republicans and Democrats may agree just to solve the problems that hurt their mutual interests
During this new moon, your life could unfold in a different direction, thanks to someone who will make a big impact in your world. It could be a friend or a group who follow a special religion or philosophy.
You could start a new relationship that will be very important in your life.

Jupiter enters a period of retrograding as well, from August 30th to December 25th. This is not a time to expect for growth on the material plane; the action of Jupiter is reversed so the emphasis is upon inner awareness and inner growth.
It is a good time to take spiritual or philosophical courses with the objective of gaining a better perspective on life.
Learn dear Pisces!


My philosophy toward a hurdle moment is: when you can’t beat the universe, when you can’t change the unchangeable, ACCEPT, BEND and find new maneuvers to survive.
We need to go through all of this to evolve! This is what makes us stronger and better human beings.
The order in August is: RE, RE, RE, RE, RE, and instead of complaining, muttering, and nagging, RE-organize your plans and projects, make them better… think further…and don’t act rashly.