Another brief newsletter as I have managed to bring a cold back with me from my holiday!
The peak time this month appears to be around the full moon on the 20th with Mercury making its inferior conjunction with the Sun the day before.
Blessings
Christine Rothwell 🙏🏼
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Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Contents
August begins with Pluto, Neptune, Chiron and Saturn all retrograde with Mercury joining them on the 5th.
August 4: New Moon in Leo
August 5: Venus to Virgo
August 5: Mercury stations retrograde
August 15: Mercury retrogrades back into Leo
August 19: Inferior conjunction of the Sun with Mercury …marks a New Mercury Cycle.
August 20: Full Moon in Aquarius
August 21: Jupiter square Saturn
August 23: Sun to Virgo
August 29: Mercury stations direct
August 29: Venus to Libra
Mercury stations retrograde on August 5. Here are the key dates for those of you who like to work with this energy.
The new cycle begins the day before the full moon at 26 Leo 35 which forms a square to Uranus and a yod with Neptune and Pluto. This suggests a powerful few days around the full moon where we may need to be more conscious of the power of our words and our thoughts. More information under the full moon.
The peak time this month appears to be around the full moon on the 20th with Mercury making its inferior conjunction with the Sun the day before.
Blessings
Christine Rothwell 🙏🏼
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Contents
- Mercury retrograde
- August New Moon
- August Full Moon
- 2024 Astrology Classes & Consultations
August begins with Pluto, Neptune, Chiron and Saturn all retrograde with Mercury joining them on the 5th.
August 4: New Moon in Leo
August 5: Venus to Virgo
August 5: Mercury stations retrograde
August 15: Mercury retrogrades back into Leo
August 19: Inferior conjunction of the Sun with Mercury …marks a New Mercury Cycle.
August 20: Full Moon in Aquarius
August 21: Jupiter square Saturn
August 23: Sun to Virgo
August 29: Mercury stations direct
August 29: Venus to Libra
Mercury stations retrograde on August 5. Here are the key dates for those of you who like to work with this energy.
- August 5 to 29: Retrograde from around 4 Virgo back to 21 Leo
- August 19 : Conjunct the Sun: Inferior conjunction: marks the beginning of the new cycle at close to 27 degrees Leo, the day before the full moon.
- July 25 to September 12: In the retrograde loop
The new cycle begins the day before the full moon at 26 Leo 35 which forms a square to Uranus and a yod with Neptune and Pluto. This suggests a powerful few days around the full moon where we may need to be more conscious of the power of our words and our thoughts. More information under the full moon.
The whole retrograde phase is a potent time for reflection and review … a time when we can become aware of habitual beliefs and thought patterns and make the adjustments necessary to align our thinking with the person we are now. This is a great time to meditate, reflect, research, seek answers, sort out your paperwork, return calls and generally attend to all the things you have been too busy to do earlier.
As the new cycle begins in Leo, it intensifies the challenge to re-view and re-evaluate all things connected with this archetype, especially our need for self-expression, recognition and appreciation.
We may also be challenged to review:
Remember, Mercury retrograde always provides us with the opportunity to free our thinking from habitual ruts and develop a more conscious set of mental attitudes and beliefs.
New Moon at 12 Leo on August 4
The New Moon in Leo falls on August 4 at close to 12 degrees of Leo and is sextile to Mars and Jupiter, supportive aspects which can energize and bring opportunities for people with planets and points around this degree.
As the new cycle begins in Leo, it intensifies the challenge to re-view and re-evaluate all things connected with this archetype, especially our need for self-expression, recognition and appreciation.
We may also be challenged to review:
- the affairs of the house where the retrograde action takes place in your horoscope [21Leo to 4 Virgo].
- Any planets any points that fall between these degrees of cardinal signs, especially those close to the Inferior Conjunction degree of around 27 Leo on August 19
Remember, Mercury retrograde always provides us with the opportunity to free our thinking from habitual ruts and develop a more conscious set of mental attitudes and beliefs.
New Moon at 12 Leo on August 4
The New Moon in Leo falls on August 4 at close to 12 degrees of Leo and is sextile to Mars and Jupiter, supportive aspects which can energize and bring opportunities for people with planets and points around this degree.
Each year the Leo New Moon illuminates the area of our chart [and psyche] where Leo is located… the area of life where we seek to express ourselves and may have a need for recognition, appreciation and validation. This is a great time to explore your creativity but beware the Leo shadow of attention seeking and melodrama.
The Full Moon at close to 27 Aquarius on August 20 is very potent this month.
It falls at close to 27 degrees of Aquarius and forms a tight opposition with Mercury [at its inferior conjunction with the Sun], an exact t-square with Uranus as well as being at the mid of a yod formation with Neptune and Pluto the Sun and Mercury. Coming the day after the inferior conjunction of the Sun and Mercury suggests this will be a potent time for anyone with planets around late degrees of fixed signs as all these planets may be activating them. Uranus is suggesting the need to make changes, break free and live life truer to our self. Sometimes if we are not heeding these calls Uranus can create a bit of chaos to speed us along our path. Mercury at His inferior conjunction is suggesting the need to rethink old patterns so if something unexpected happens take some time out to see if there is a message for you.
The Full Moon at close to 27 Aquarius on August 20 is very potent this month.
It falls at close to 27 degrees of Aquarius and forms a tight opposition with Mercury [at its inferior conjunction with the Sun], an exact t-square with Uranus as well as being at the mid of a yod formation with Neptune and Pluto the Sun and Mercury. Coming the day after the inferior conjunction of the Sun and Mercury suggests this will be a potent time for anyone with planets around late degrees of fixed signs as all these planets may be activating them. Uranus is suggesting the need to make changes, break free and live life truer to our self. Sometimes if we are not heeding these calls Uranus can create a bit of chaos to speed us along our path. Mercury at His inferior conjunction is suggesting the need to rethink old patterns so if something unexpected happens take some time out to see if there is a message for you.
Uranus square the Full Moon in Aquarius [ruled by Uranus] brings an unpredictable energy into play. It emphasizes a collective instability and the call to change and awaken to new possibilities. We need to beware of impulsive and erratic behavior that may be destructive while remaining open to new perspectives that can be liberating.
Generally speaking, full moons highlight a sign and house polarity as the Moon opposes the Sun. This full moon emphasizes the Leo / Aquarius polarity and asks us to reflect on how we balance these two energies. The Leo archetype encompasses the performer and the monarch [King and Queen] while the Aquarian archetype includes the rebel, the reformer, the humanitarian and the social worker. Leo’s challenge is to master the ego while the Aquarian challenge is to be a vehicle for reform and social change.
The full Moon in Aquarius suggest the challenge to balance our needs for self-expression with our needs for community and being part of something larger than the ego. Aquarius is also very concerned with freedom and liberty but with Uranus squaring both the Sun and the Moon we need to think carefully [Mercury retrograde] before we act or react to anything in our environment.
Generally speaking, full moons highlight a sign and house polarity as the Moon opposes the Sun. This full moon emphasizes the Leo / Aquarius polarity and asks us to reflect on how we balance these two energies. The Leo archetype encompasses the performer and the monarch [King and Queen] while the Aquarian archetype includes the rebel, the reformer, the humanitarian and the social worker. Leo’s challenge is to master the ego while the Aquarian challenge is to be a vehicle for reform and social change.
The full Moon in Aquarius suggest the challenge to balance our needs for self-expression with our needs for community and being part of something larger than the ego. Aquarius is also very concerned with freedom and liberty but with Uranus squaring both the Sun and the Moon we need to think carefully [Mercury retrograde] before we act or react to anything in our environment.
May the Goddess & God Bless You All
Christine
🙏🏼
www.christine-rothwell.com
[email protected]
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All classes are on Zoom. Video files are provided for any classes you miss, and it is possible to enroll for video content only [correspondence] at a reduced rate.
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Classes as usual …focuses on additional points and themes in the horoscope [ lunation cycle, asteroids, Eris, Medical Astrology, Career] and Dynamic [predictive] Techniques: Transits & Progressions.
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The Advanced Classes give you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives, plus the opportunity to develop your delineation skills.
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For more information
Consultations
are now on Zoom
and are still recorded so the sound file link can be sent to you via email.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION
explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced to realize this potential.
Also available as an…
In-depth Consultation Two hours to explore both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead. Includes 2 or 4 supplementary e-booklets.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead
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Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials, and challenges.
Christine
🙏🏼
www.christine-rothwell.com
[email protected]
2024 Astrology Classes
Beginners through to Advanced Classes
Correspondence enrollments welcome anytime.
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. Her classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
All classes are on Zoom. Video files are provided for any classes you miss, and it is possible to enroll for video content only [correspondence] at a reduced rate.
2024 First Year/ Beginners’
First year this year is only available as Video Only. Please inquire for more information.
First year focuses on learning how to read / delineate a horoscope and covers the elements, signs, planets, houses, aspects etc.
2024 Second Year / Intermediate
7pm Thursdays beginning February 15
Classes as usual …focuses on additional points and themes in the horoscope [ lunation cycle, asteroids, Eris, Medical Astrology, Career] and Dynamic [predictive] Techniques: Transits & Progressions.
Advanced Group
Second Saturday afternoon each month beginning February 2024
The Advanced Classes give you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives, plus the opportunity to develop your delineation skills.
Please email for a brochure.
[email protected]
Or visit
www.christinerothwell.com
For more information
Consultations
are now on Zoom
and are still recorded so the sound file link can be sent to you via email.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION
explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced to realize this potential.
Also available as an…
In-depth Consultation Two hours to explore both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead. Includes 2 or 4 supplementary e-booklets.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead
Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials, and challenges.
Southern Sky Astrology Email [email protected] Website www.christinerothwell.com
Cat's Eye Nebula, courtesy of Hubble