8/22/23 ✨ Mars Opposite Neptune
✨ Happy Mars Day!
SUN IN LEO | MOON IN SCORPIO
AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY: What’s familiar is not always what’s best for me. It is okay to be uncomfortable.
🪐 MAJOR TRANSITS:
♌️ VENUS RX SQUARE ♉️ JUPITER (15º) 5:16 AM PT
Overindulging is all too easy when the planet of love, money, and beauty squares abundant Jupiter. This transit gives us a tendency to reach for anything that makes us feel pleasure. We’re prone to over eating, over spending, and overextending ourselves in relationships. Falling into old habits is certainly a possibility with Venus Retrograde too. This aspect might make it difficult to get work done as we crave amusement and expansion. We’re more generous and social, which can make it easy to call up old friends or jump back into old relationships. But be careful not to overlook blind spots or red flags!
♍️ MARS OPPOSITE ♓️ NEPTUNE RX (27º) 1:33 PM PT
Our motivation is clouded by an opposition between Mars and Neptune. Low energy or even physical weakness is a possible side effect. Pushing for success is not recommended today- we’re likely to burn out or get pushed off track. It’s also possible to fall victim to anything that gets our adrenaline pumping- if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The best way to work with this transit is to direct our energy into spiritual or creative pursuits. Rather than trying to make things happen, create a quiet space to bring new inspiration through.
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THE MOON:
🌒 WAXING CRESCENT MOON IN SCORPIO ♏️
The waxing crescent moon dives into Scorpio, taking us deeper into our own emotional depths. We crave intimacy and intense connection with others over the coming days. As the moon gains light each night, we can tap into our deepest emotions and motivations to push ahead in our full power.
♏️ MOON TRINE ♓️ SATURN (4º) 1:00 AM PT
Overnight harmony between the moon and Saturn allows us to take the lead and step up to our responsibilities. This could be as simple as getting a good night’s sleep so we can show up as our best selves in the morning.
♏️ MOON OPPOSITE ♉️ JUPITER AND SQUARE ♌️ VENUS RX (15º) 10:00 PM PT
Tuesday night is ripe for overindulgence. An opposition to Jupiter makes us attracted to anything that will make us feel good and enjoy life in the moment. With the moon in Scorpio, we’re already prone to compulsive tendencies. A square to Venus adds a layer of neediness. We crave affection and comfort- especially if it feels familiar. This is a moment to beware of texting your ex or reaching out to people we know aren’t good for us. We’re blind to red flags tonight.
✨TRANSITING IN THE BACKGROUND (within a degree)
✨ TSJ’S TAKEAWAY:
The last day of Leo Season makes us want to drink up every last drop! Venus Retrograde squares Jupiter, making the energy ripe for overindulgence. It’s all too easy to reach for anything that will make us feel good- especially familiar comforts. It might be tempting to text an ex or call up an old friend, but we’re blind to red flags today. Leave the past in the past. Meanwhile, Mars faces off with Neptune, clouding our motivation. Experiencing low energy can make it tempting to fall victim to stimulants. We’re easily deceived now- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Sink into the fog. Giving ourselves space for spiritual pursuits can bring through new inspiration.
