The most influential planetary configurations in August 2008
The Sun and the Moon eclipses
The Sun eclipse will take place on August 1st, at 1:12 p.m., 9°31' Leo. It will be a total eclipse, with maximum visibility in North Canada, Greenland, Siberia, West Mongolia and China. The influential period is of approximately two weeks before the event and two weeks after it (July 15th – August 15th). In some cases the effects can manifest until the next Sun eclipse (January 26th, 2008).
The Moon eclipse will take place on August 17th, 00:16 a.m., with the Moon at 24°21' Aquarius and the Sun at 24°21' Leo. It's a partial eclipse that will be seen anywhere it will be nighttime when it happens. The influential period is of approximately one week before and one week after the eclipse (10th – 25th August). In some cases, the effects can manifest until the next Moon eclipse. (February 9th 2009).
The effects of the eclipses in August: unexpected, maybe even unusual happenings, turnabouts, many times for the better. They will urge, maybe a little too much, the clearing-up of negative situations, apparently without solutions, and they will accelerate their handling. They will help overcoming obstacles through love and cooperation.
Other important planetary aspects
Mars in opposition to Uranus with effects between July 28th and August 15th.
At the macro level, serious car, train, plane or work accidents are possible, terrorist attacks, political strikes, explosions, fires, natural catastrophes.
At the personal level, it will favor anxiousness, restlessness, rebellions, the desire to prove independence at any cost, involvement in arguments, violence and risk.
It will predispose to sudden events, turnabouts or unexpected ends, conflicts, accidents, operations, fast diseases, thunderbolts, danger of electric shocks, the malfunctioning of mechanisms, tools, etc. Be careful about anything that is related to electric power, inflammable or explosive substances, weapons, tools, automobiles, etc.; you should also be careful about railway crossings or journeys by air.
Venus in conjunction with Saturn, with effects between 6th and 20th August. It's a configuration that can have either positive or negative effects, depending on every person's natal chart.
If positive, it tempers or controls emotions, lends depth or stability to feelings, makes relationships more serious and more responsible.
If negative, it affects good mood and can disturb relationships through doubt, lack of trust, jealousy, unkindness.
Medically, the Venus-Saturn conjunction can increase the rate of diabetic or renal fits, create problems with the blood circulation and ovaries.
Mars square Pluto, with effects between 8th and 18th August.
It can cause army conflicts, terrorist attacks, fires, explosions, accidents (including mining, underground, submarine accidents etc.), volcano eruptions and other natural disasters.
At the personal level, it leads to outbursts of sexual impulses, jealousy, possessiveness, money, vices, hostility, stubbornness and revenge.
Venus trine Jupiter, with effects between 14th and 20th August.
It has a really benefic and protective role, being able to diminish the consequences of the other negative influences or to lead to positive solving of crisis situations.
It is excellent as regards love, money, trips, social relations, artistic activities, make-ups, peace missions, transactions with valuable objects or beauty, charity.
Monthly Horoscopes: August
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