August 2021 Motivational Astrology Forecast: Loving Who You Are!
“Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how other will treat you! “- S. Maraboli
If you are one of those sensitive souls who discounts their own needs for the sake of others, this is your month to try putting yourself first! For many people, the concept of self-love and self-care is foreign. Perhaps we were brought up believing we didn’t deserve our own love or were taught to give and do for others instead. We may fear that focusing on ourselves is somehow selfish or superficial — or that we are less important than those in our lives. But for us to truly thrive, fully live and embrace life, we need to love ourselves and appreciate the unique qualities that make each of us special. And You ARE special and deserve to love, honour and value who *YOU* are unconditionally.
The beliefs that we hold about ourselves were established and ingrained in our minds between the ages of 0 and 7 years. What we learned and understood about ourselves and the care of ourselves during those tender years set the stage for the rest of our lives. Often ‘negative programming’ we received then keeps us from living a fully vibrant life NOW. Especially if we continue to discount our needs, disregard personal care or dismiss the call to love and value who we are. This is the month to get in touch with that beautiful soul within you that needs to be cared for, respected, admired, accepted and YES — Loved! YOU deserve your love! ❤
August’s Astrological energies encourage us to place a higher priority on our personal health and well-being while better expressing our emotions, communicating our needs and learning to say No. This month offers strong Libra influence (ruled by Venus), urging us to cultivate greater love, kindness, thoughtfulness and care for ourselves — mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually! An infusion of Virgo urges us to get more in touch with our personal healing, while embracing a more healthful, self-considerate and compassionate approach to our beings. With a New Moon in Leo we can appreciate who we are and the unique ways we shine in this world, while a Full Moon in Aquarius (the second one in as many months!) encourages us to break free from old mindsets, liberate ourselves from the confines of past programming and break through the ‘I’m not worthy’ thinking into a vibrant new focus of SELF LOVE! Use this month to start LOVING WHO YOU ARE!!! ❤
Where can You find opportunities for renewed self appreciation and greater personal joy this month? Here’s your Motivational Astrology forecast for August 2021:
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* 9 August 2021 (8th in U.S.A): New Moon in Leo — Resetting Intentions! As we welcome a new Lunar cycle in the outgoing sign of Leo, we are offered a fresh opportunity to assess our course of action and evaluate our future goals. Leo inspires creativity, confidence and courage — helping us to ignite our inner inspiration and take positive steps toward our goals. However, as this New Moon is being challenged by volatile Uranus, we can expect changes to occur in the weeks ahead. Uranus represents impulsive action, rebelliousness and unpredictability, and as such we may find ourselves resetting our circumstances or reworking our plans. This can be a time of questioning the old ways of doing things in favour of unique ways to pursue progress. Although this is an occasion that can bring about restless or rebellious emotions, it’s also a period where inventive or innovative energies can encourage and inspire! Use this time to pursue your dreams but go about it in a flexible, patient, open-minded and inventive way to get the best results! New Moon Blessings! (*New Moon 16° Leo Times*: Where are YOU?: New Zealand: 9 August 1:50am; New York: 8 August 9:50am; Chicago: 8 August 8:50am; Los Angeles: 8 August 6:50am; Melbourne: 8 August 11:50pm; Mexico City: 8 August 8:50am; Buenos Aires: 8 August 10:50am; London: 8 August 2:50pm; Zurich: 8 August 3:50pm; Singapore: 8 August 9:50pm; Hong Kong: 8 August 9:50pm; Santorini: 8 August 4:50pm; Cape Town: 8 August 3:50pm; New Delhi: 8 August 7:20pm(IST); Moscow: 8 August 4:50pm; Dubai: 8 August 5:50pm)
* 12 August 2021 (11th in U.S.A): Mercury goes into Virgo — Pro-active Productivity! Welcome a new cycle for practical problem solving, organized thinking, the ability to analyze circumstances and greater appreciation for the details of life! For the next two and a half weeks we’re given an optimal period to get further organized, put in place new structures for advancement and move forward with your healthy game plan strategies! As the communication planet moves into the practical and logical vibe of Virgo, we have a better idea of how to be proactively productive with keener clarity of how to accelerate our plans and goals for future success! Use this occasion to also clear out the unneeded and unnecessary debris from life — including any negative thoughts or bad habits that prevent you from living to the fullest! Get happy, get healthy and manifest more harmony starting today! Ask yourself now: What needs organizing in my life? Mercury will be in Virgo until 29/30 August 2021.
* 16 August 2021 (15th in U.S.A.): Venus goes into Libra — Appreciate, Cultivate, Celebrate! Beauty, the beckoning of love, enjoyment and creativity are brought forth with this new Venusian phase. Relationships, affections, artistry and aphrodisiac feelings are strong now — so appreciate, cultivate and celebrate your joys! We find we are more given to kindness, fair-mindedness and an eagerness to make our relationships work. We have luck on our side now for connecting with others, manifesting new relationships and finding more beauty (and balance) in our lives! Now is the time to meet up, share and show your creative ingenuity and romantic talents. This lovely cycle helps us all feel more attractive, social and up for exciting enchantment — so go for it! What can you do to bring more beauty/love/creativity to your life? Venus will be in Libra until 10/11 September 2021.
* 20 August 2021 (19th in U.S.A.): Uranus in Taurus goes Retrograde — Backward Breakthroughs! Joining the other outer planets in their ‘backwards’ motion, Uranus starts its Retrograde path for the next 5 months. The planet of innovation, liberation and rebellion now begins a backward crawl in the earthy sign of Taurus. For the months ahead, we can expect to look at life differently, uncover information, come into new realizations and deal with changes — especially in areas of finances, possessions, business dealings, material security and the things we value. We can anticipate some reawakenings, shakeups and shifts in the way we handle our environment, Mother Earth, beauty, love, creativity and our relationship with others. During this time we’re offered the opportunity to make personal and global breakthroughs, helping us develop ways to overcome obstacles and welcome advances toward a better world. Uranus will be Retrograde until 18 January 2022. Uranus will be in the sign of Taurus until 7 July 2025.
* 23 August 2021 (22nd in U.S.A.): Full Moon in Aquarius — Free Your Feelings! This second Aquarian Full Moon in as many months (also known as a ‘Blue Moon’), strongly urges us to break free from the limitations we impose on ourselves and find greater freedom to be, do and express our true selves! This is a fortunate occasion that helps us find ways we can break out of any restrictions and find greater freedom of expression in our lives. Full Moons signify culmination, when energies and feelings in our lives come to a head and urge us to look at the issues we need to release in order to move forward. This large Lunar energy signals a time when we may encounter a stronger sense of self liberation, the need for greater freedom to express ourselves and a desire to be more of our own person! Greater individualization can be experienced now as we push out of our comfort zones and release any hangups or obstacles that have stood in our way! We are urged now to release any hardships from the past and blaze new trails that reflect our true wants and desires! Use this occasion to let go of inhibitions, brainstorm what has been holding you back and unleash your multifaceted potential — grow in the discovery of yourself in order to share your gifts with the world! (*Full Moon 29° Aquarius Times*: New Zealand: 23 August 0.02am; New York: 22 August 8:02am; Chicago: 22 August 7:02am; Los Angeles: 22 August 5:02am; Melbourne: 22 August 10:02pm; Mexico City: 22 August 7:02am; Buenos Aires: 22 August 9:02am; London: 22 August 1:02pm; Zurich: 22 August 2:02pm; Singapore: 22 August 8:02pm; Hong Kong: 22 August 8:02pm; Santorini: 22 August 3:02pm; Cape Town: 22 August 2:02pm; New Delhi: 22 August 5:32pm(IST); Moscow: 22 August 3:02pm; Dubai: 22 August 4:02pm)
* 23 August 2021 (22nd in U.S.A.) Sun goes into Virgo — Mindful Self-Care! As the Sun shifts from fiery Leo into the earthy sign of Virgo, we’re encouraged to focus on health, well-being and self care. This is an advantageous time for establishing better routines for building more strength and holistic balance in the mental, physical and emotional sides of life. Allow this new month-long cycle to assist you in being mindful of how you treat yourself. Be conscious of releasing any negative chatter, self-disapproval or pessimistic thoughts at this time. Establish an organized schedule to suit your needs — allowing for daily exercise, meditation and reflection. Keep an eye to a healthful diet and make sure you get adequate rest. Also important — connect with like-minded others who are positive and supportive — helping to remind you how special YOU truly ARE! The Sun will be in Virgo until 22/23 September 2021.
* 30 August 2021 (29th in U.S.A.): Mercury goes into Libra — Balanced Approach to Life! A big part of keeping greater balance in our lives is not expecting total happiness or total calamity at every turn. This is the time to ditch the drama! With the planet of thought and expression moving into the balancing sign of Libra, we are urged to keep equilibrium and self-control in mind in all that we do. Moderation helps us cultivate greater emotional, mental and physical peace, especially when combined with an optimistic outlook that looks for the best but accepts things may not always work out as well as we’d like. This new cycle of “balanced thinking” helps us to better plan our goals and work toward a more creative, “zen” approach to ourselves and others. What part of your life needs more harmonious attention? Mercury will be in Libra until 5/6 November 2021.
* Mars continues to move through the sign of Virgo — Productive Achievement! As the planet of Action continues to move through the detail-oriented sign of Virgo since July 30th, we are given a most favourable time for self improvement, working toward greater health and finding ways to build self belief as part of your daily routine. This cycle of activity based on greater practicality, discipline, organization and achievement is a fortunate one for advancing our goals in all life areas. For the next month and a half we can find passion in the details of our life while being able to accomplish more of our goals. In pursuing your goals, consider actions carefully and execute plans systematically, while avoiding perfectionistic tendencies. You can tap into plenty of energy now to get things done, but pace yourself and don’t let nervous energy be your downfall. By examining your attitudes and how they define you, you’ll find better ways of successfully utilizing your energies going forward. Experience and knowledge are important now, so allow yourself to embrace both for greater personal success! Mars will be in Virgo until 15 September 2021.
* The Outer Planets stay in a sign for a longer period of time, so their effect on us is more gradual, but significant none the less. Here they are in their current positions:
* Jupiter is in Aquarius Retrograde: Jupiter, the benevolent planet representing expansion, moving ‘backwards’ through the compassionate sign of Pisces, brings a new cycle of understanding as it continues its Retrograde motion. Jupiter in Pisces, which lasts for about a year, marks a period of greater feeling, sensitivity and creative/mystical inspiration! It is also a time of further philanthropic outlooks, humanitarian efforts and feelings of ‘Oneness’ with the Universe! This is a period emphasizing our care of one another, greater equality, the breaking down of barriers and the growth of our spiritual awareness. We are encouraged to grow our intuitive natures and embark on holistic endeavours and look to greater healing — of ourselves and others. This compatible Jupiter/Pisces pairing increases our creative awareness, philosophical expressions and the need to serve the world by sharing our feelings of love and care with one another. There will be an increased awareness of social justice, equal rights and improvements in wide ranging humanistic projects. As Jupiter moves through ethereal Pisces we may experience a “New Age” feeling of spiritual growth and the chance to make positive changes in how we view ourselves, each other and our world. We now have the opportunity to be more aware of the positive effect that we can manifest in our own lives while also being cognizant of the suffering of others and what we can do to liberate the oppressed. Jupiter will be in Pisces until 29 July 2021 (when it Retrogrades back into Aquarius) and then again in Pisces from 30 December 2021 to 11 May 2022.
* Saturn is in Aquarius Retrograde: As Saturn, the planet representing responsibility, maturity and structure retrogrades through the liberating sign of Aquarius, we’ll experience a reviewing process of the major concerns for our society, each other and our life on Earth. Greater humanitarian, socially empathetic and altruistic endeavours will be all in line for revision. This reworking cycle will focus on gaining awareness of the importance of each individual, cultivating greater tolerance, broad-mindedness, liberalism and working toward a collective consciousness — shared beliefs and attributes that can unite us rather than divide us. A detachment from the old ways of doing things in favour of new innovation will also be readdressed. Additionally, new technological, medical and scientific advances will will mark this period along with new methods of working toward the betterment of society. This Saturn Retrograde cycle helps us to rework our guidelines and leadership direction now for a more positive and prosperous time ahead. We’ll be urged now to reconsider what’s no longer working in our lives and what we can do to improve ourselves and our course of action for a better future tomorrow. Saturn will be going Retrograde from 23 May 2021 until 11 October 2021. Saturn will remain in Aquarius until 7 March 2023.
* Uranus is in Taurus Retrograde: The planet signifying change, revolution and innovation, is retrograding in the sign of Taurus which represents its opposite — stability, assurance and safeguarding! For the years ahead this Uranus/Taurus pairing will highlight liberation from the customary way of doing things in favor of new methods and inventive techniques. Also, as Taurus rules our personal values, creativity, material goods, finances, food and general enjoyment, we will see new innovations in these areas. Uranus will seek to shift the security-conscious/money-minded principles of the Bull by remodeling the way we handle our resources, material wealth and investment interests. We can expect a new wave of economic innovation helping us to focus on being more authentic and practical in our approach to things. We will also experience further shifting themes on how we view stability. More change will certainly be a feature in our future, so expect change, revolution, fluctuation and acts of defiance. Be ready to adapt rather than fighting to hang onto the old ways of being! Remember: Change equals opportunity! Uranus will be in the sign of Taurus until 7 July 2025.
* Neptune is in Pisces Retrograde: The planet ruling dreams and creativity continues its retrograde motion through its ruling sign of Pisces, we are encouraged to honour more of our spiritual awareness, artistic inspiration and intuitive insight! Greater appreciation for the beauty around us as well as within us is also emphasized. We are urged to feel and express greater “we-are-all-one” compassion toward ourselves and others — along with further sympathetic understanding and involvement with humanitarian endeavours. Greater focus on our faith, spirituality and need for understanding of one another is highlighted! With Neptune in Pisces, we are helped to be more ‘in tune’ with our feelings, sensitivities and artistic side of our nature. We can also find further focus on our faith, future hopes, visions of a better tomorrow, spirituality and global understanding. Neptune will be in Pisces until 31 March 2025.
* Pluto is in Capricorn Retrograde: As the planet of Transformation continues its ‘backward’ travels through the sober sign of Capricorn, we reexamine serious issues and concerns regarding the positive changes we would like to make to ourselves and our world. The overall theme of this cycle is uncovering the misuse of power and authority to enable change for the better. It represents a major time of rediscovery, review and reconsideration that brings transformation to our society, government, world order and Mother Earth. It also pushes us to think about the changes we want to make to our belief structures and our power as individuals and as citizens of the world. Pluto will continue to be going back and forth in Capricorn until 20 November 2024.
* Chiron is in Aries: As the minor planet/comet Chiron, connected to the archetype of the “wounded healer” moves through the independent, assertive and aggressive fire sign of Aries, our identities are highlighted. During this time we’ll have greater opportunity to overcome personal obstacles, discover new strength, manifest healing and further self confidence. Chiron is said to act as a link between the conscious and unconscious and as such, can represent transformation in body, mind and soul. As we surmount challenges, we find greater empowerment, advancing our unique spirits while manifesting more of our dreams. Chiron will be in Aries until 2027.
*Blessings to You and Yours for an Auspicious August! You are Loved and Appreciated!*
With Warmth, Heart and StarLight,
-GiGi “Astro” Sosnoski
Keep Looking Up Ltd. / Positive Skies Ltd.
World-wide Motivational Astrology and Motivational Coaching http://www.KeepLookingUp.co.nz and http://www.PositiveSkies.com
GiGi Astro Sosnoski is a New York City Astrologer, Motivational Coach, Motivational Speaker, Planetary Intuitive, Workshop Facilitator, Astrological Forecast Writer, Radio, TV and Multi-Media contributor who now lives in New Zealand. GiGi was first introduced to Astrology when she was 10 years old, and went on to turn her love for the subject into her life’s passion “Motivational Astrology”! Giving Astrology readings and Motivational Life Coaching sessions to thousands of clients, from all walks of life and from all over the world, for over 30 years, is what gives GiGi the experience, knowledge and know-how to guide and direct others successfully! As a Life Enthusiast, GiGi’s passion is sharing upliftment and inspiration with others using her Motivational Astrology. Encouraging people to get excited about their lives, their abilities, their relationships and their futures is what she does best! Contact GiGi to help yourself find greater awareness, confidence and further understanding of your true potential as seen in your unique Astrology chart! Motivational Astrology Readings by Phone, Skype or at GiGi’s Keep Looking Up Auckland offices: +64 9 955 4117
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