Thus, the price of freedom is
... (still) eternal vigilance.

8/3
Jupiter (your story) ~square~ Pluto (transformation):
These two energies are potent by themselves, but when challenging each other like this, permanent change is underway. Squares push you “out of comfort zone - in to - new territory”, that, essentially, you could not get to on your own ~ you need the friction or the push. Keep your own motivations pure to avoid getting hurt by the karmic debris swirling nearby, know your own Truth & Story and allow what’s no longer true to fade, while embracing a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to something larger than you. Pluto is the Purifier and Jupiter represents justice and laws and is a social planet, so look for changes in government and revelations of the movements and machinations that are covert or hidden from the public view. There is a cleansing happening as we speak. It is time to question everything ~ especially your own belief systems. Reflect to see if what you hold as Truth is still adequate or even accurate. This energy is best for working toward positive change and restoring clean power structures out in the world, and helping the individual transform their personal story considerably.

8/4
Mars (action) ~oppose~ Jupiter (expansion):
This energy is perfect for working on your “grand vision” and that is exactly what you’ll “feel” like doing. Anything or anyone that blocks you from that should be consciously (and kindly) dealt with and then get to it! Mars is action and Jupiter is expansion and they are dancing together. It can be a selfish, undirected dance where no one wins or it can be the beginning of something huge! You are using this energy to access the single-mindedness of Mars to accomplish the huge goals of Jupiter. The downfall of this energy is to allow the Mars ego (Edging-God-Out) to lead when it serves a better purpose being the strength, not necessarily the strategy. And allow Jupiter’s connection to the Higher Truth for you guide you on your Path. The Jupiter in you sees the bigger picture, your infinite potential it longs to fulfill. Get out of your own way. Watch the inclination to “overdo” EVERYTHING - spending, physical activity, over-promising/under-delivering etc. Stay within your physical limits but expand limits of your consciousness. Robert Hand says, “The sense of timing of your actions may leave you and others amazed and sure that you’re lucky. But really you have succeeded because you have a complete understanding of the situation.”

8/7
Venus (values) ~oppose~ Uranus (freedom):
Any time Uranus is involved, it becomes the “wild card” and hard to predict HOW things will unfold, but right now there is a push-pull between your apparent values and your unique individual self. Venus also represents relationships, so you may begin an unusual relationship or you may have something unusual happen in an established relationship. It is not necessarily a “good/bad” thing, as much as an unpredictable shift, which requires some compromise and integration. This energy works beautifully if your personal Truth and values are in alignment. It will be very disruptive if they are not. Be open and flexible, while looking for the win/win situation for all involved.

8/8
Venus (values) ~conjunct~ Saturn (responsibility):
This energy is all about your values and responsibilities. You will be very practical about the things and people that are important to you. Only things and people of substance will be tolerated and subsequently, some long term relationships end during this transit because one or both party’s values have shifted in some significant way. This energy makes you want to build a solid, worthy foundation - with ANYTHING you value - anything you are creating - a business, a relationship. If you define what you truly value, commit and channel this considerable power, all that you need, desire and deserve will manifest, take root and grow!

8/10
Venus (your values) ~square~ Pluto (transformation):
Hang on - it's going to be a challenging - but hopefully enlightening - week! The first energy to contend with will have much to do with relationships. It creates very intense emotional experiences. This is more Pluto (transformative) energy, and, in this case, it's where love is concerned. So things in relationships will change - hopefully for the better, but if they were not built on solid ground to begin with, they may crumble completely. Stability is not part of the equation at the moment, so prepare for inevitable change. You've probably already felt it coming, but look out, because it is here now. The natural reaction may be to try to hold on to the person or relationship, don't give in to that temptation. Let Divine Order prevail - if it is meant to be, NOTHING can keep it from evolving to the next level, but if it is NOT meant to be, it is better to release it consciously and with the knowledge in your heart that it is best for all involved. And by all means, get the lesson so you don't have to repeat it in the next relationship!

8/16
Jupiter (expand) ~oppose~ Saturn (consolidate):
These two energies are opposite in nature and now they are opposite in the sky. Oppositions cause a tension that requires balance and compromise to release and be productive, otherwise it can deteriorate in to a tug of war. In general, you usually swing between the extremes before you figure out your personal ‘middle-ground’. Jupiter thinks big and expands your awareness, making you conscious of the story you’re telling with your choices and is generally optimistic. Saturn is more concerned with time and space, physical reality and its inherent limitations. For individuals, this is Truth (Jupiter) and Purpose (Saturn) ... what you believe about life in general and how you go about constructing a life that reflects what you believe to be true. These two getting together are going to push you to find the balance between expanding your life and stabilizing your life. It’s not an “either/or” - think in terms of “and” - then do a little of both at this time.

8/21
Saturn (responsibility) ~square~ Pluto (power):
This dynamic duo is going to literally change your life in some fundamental way(s). Saturn rules your 3-D reality, and all that entails. Any contact with Pluto implies a complete make-over, from the ground up. This is the time to voluntarily assess the primary aspects of your life (self, family, work) ~ your responsibilities and obligations and determine which are truly supporting you and serving your Highest good and which are weighing you down, creating blockages and delays or imposing restriction and limitation. When Pluto gets involved, it does not bother with what is already crumbling and on the way out of your life, it goes straight for whatever you are clutching, grasping and swearing you’ll never release ~ the “one thing” you cannot live without. Pluto takes THAT, and forces you to realize that whatever that “one thing” is, it is no longer necessary as you have evolved. This combo will push you to dig deep within your Soul, trust that anything leaving your life is only creating a space for something greater and more suitable to *now*. Saturn likes to build. Pluto likes to destroy but not for the sake of destruction, only to have a clean, clear space upon which to build your dreams, making them a reality. This energy is challenging and often uncomfortable, but if you work with these energies consciously, you will come through this activation triumphant and stronger than before.