This (busy) week: The Full Moon in Aquarius highlights the tension between individualism and the collective; Venus’ aspects to Saturn and Mars call for restraining animal impulses and getting serious about relationships; Jupiter and Saturn struggle to coordinate the gas pedal and the brake pedal; the Sun squares wild and wooly Uranus just before entering meticulous, service-oriented Virgo. And April answers a listener question about the mysterious 8th house of the chart. Plus: A dog in the fight, accountants, and sex, death and taxes.

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[1:26 ] Moon Report! The Aquarius Full Moon (Aug. 19, 11:26 AM PDT, 27°15’ Aquarius) is in stressful aspect to Uranus, highlighting tension between individuals and the collective. Look to the Scorpio house in your chart for relief.

[4:16 ] Specifically, the Sun’s (Leo’s ruler) square to Uranus (modern ruler of Aquarius) (Aug. 19, 9:45 am PDT) marks a time to let ourselves change, whether or not we want to.

[6:45 ] As Venus opposes Saturn (Aug. 19, 1:29 am PDT, 17º29’ Virgo-Pisces), relationships could get more serious and finances more stagnant. Try to move toward a more central and shared purpose. Venus-Saturn in aspect to Mars-Jupiter in Gemini. Tension, impatience and volatile tempers could factor into relational and financial matters at this time as well. Be mindful of your words.

[8:56 ] Jupiter squares Saturn (Aug. 19, 2:46 pm PDT, 17°27’ Gemini-Pisces), the first dynamic point in the Jupiter-Saturn cycle that in Dec. 2020. This is the first of three Jupiter-Saturn squares, with the second on Dec. 24, 2024, the last on June 15, 2025. Anxieties concerning inflation and the economy will be high. Check out Ray Merriman if you would like to learn more about financial astrology.

[11:41 ] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This week's Full Moon is part of a cycle that began at the Feb. 19, 2023 New Moon. The First Quarter action point in this cycle was on Nov. 20, 2023, and the Last Quarter is on May 20, 2025.

[13:15 ] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Aug. 19 (11:26 am PDT), the Moon opposes the Sun (the Aquarius Full Moon). The Moon is VOC for 4 hours, 26 minutes before entering Pisces (3:51 pm PDT). Reflect on what you want for yourself and how that impacts your contribution to others.

[14:23 ] On Aug. 21 (2:53 pm PDT), the Moon conjoins Neptune, is VOC for one hour and nine minutes, then enters Aries (4:01 pm PDT). Initiate better boundaries. Merge with Neptune by swimming, being near the water, soaking in a tub. Hydrate!

[16:26 ] On Aug. 23 (5:44 am PDT), the Moon trines Mercury, is VOC for 11 ¼ hours, then enters Taurus (5 pm PDT). If you quarreled with somebody during that Aquarius Full Moon, clear the air and reconcile.

[17:19 ] On Aug. 25 (6:40 pm PDT), the Moon sextiles Neptune; it’s VOC for 1 hour and 23 minutes, then enters Gemini (8:03 pm PDT). If you’ve avoided expressing your feelings, or are easily overwhelmed by them, form routines that help you manage those feelings.

[19:06 ] On Aug. 22 (7:55 am PDT) the Sun enters Virgo, until Sep. 22, 2024. Take this opportunity to get medical checkups for yourself and your pets. Deep-clean your home and garden. Fix what’s broken. Since Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, is still retrograde, things from the past could reemerge.

[21:35 ] Venus squares Mars on Aug. 22 (8:20 pm PDT) at 22º08’ Virgo-Gemini. Expect conflicts in relationships, values and finances. Venus is on Sabian symbol, 23 Virgo, An animal trainer. Will we dig in to one thing at a time, or let ourselves be distracted and move in a lot of different directions at the same time?

[23:37 ] Listener Jolene asks about the 8th house in astrology.

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