3 August 2017
The planetary activity we will experience this month is nothing short of life-changing!  And I cannot emphasise enough the need to go with whatever is being presented to you… no matter how different and scary it may feel….
Uranus the planet of sudden and unexpected change is about to make his move into Retrograde motion, and Uranus does nothing quietly, calmly or sedately.  With this move will come new opportunities for personal awareness and personal growth BUT what he could throw at you could be so far from what you expect or even anticipated in your life, that you could find yourself reeling with uncertainty, fear and confusion.  Uranus has the job in the cosmos of keeping us on our toes, so as we don’t get stuck in our comfort zones and so he teaches us through the sudden and the unexpected, to be braver and to embrace rather than run from change.  As he moves into Retrograde motion for the next approximately 6 months we get to have a fresh outlook on life, where we can finally see ourselves and our lives from a different and higher perspective and this can only bring about good and positive changes.  The challenge is to allow yourself to go with this to get to this end result by walking through the chaos and the upheaval with your head held high and a positive outlook on it all.  Not easy No, but when have the best things you have learned in life ever been easy??
Whilst Uranus is in Retrograde there is much other cosmic activity to keep us whirling and dancing along our soul’s journey.  We have a Lunar Eclipse on 8 August in Aquarius encouraging us to be who we truly are, no matter how odd or eccentric that may appear to others.  This Lunar Eclipse has the ability to not only help you to embrace who you truly are, but to get a glimpse of the future you and what you can become if you allow yourself to continue to grow and step outside the box.
Mercury also turns Retrograde this month on around 13 August, and until 5 September.  So NOW is the time to be backing up your computers and starting to look inwards.  Mercury will be retrograde in Virgo so the best things you can focus on during this 3 week Retrograde period is planning, re-organising, re-visiting and re-defining all that you do and represent.  It is a time to look to your own perfection and where you cannot see this in yourself.  We are all perfect just as we are and when we honour this in ourselves we stop limiting ourselves and what we can achieve in life.  So the combination of the Uranus and Mercury Retrogrades can be incredibly self-motivating and self-affirming as we can peel back anther layer or two of fear and judgement to love and honour ourselves for who we truly are, and to attract abundance into our lives.
The biggest event of this month is however the Solar Eclipse in Leo on 21 August.  Eclipses represent endings and beginnings, and they are final and they are permanent.  So be very careful of what you put in place at this time, as it could be very difficult to change further down the track.  Plus hold on to the Mercury Retrograde lessons of planning at this time NOT action.  There will be plenty of time for forward movement in September when everything starts to settle into its rightful place.  The beauty of this Eclipse is that it will empower you to do what is perfect for YOU.  Leo energy is all about “me” and its all about leadership, taking charge and having courage and conviction in yourself and all that you personally represent.  Your Ego could very much come to the forefront here to demand that you are noticed, and that you are heard and appreciated for all that you bring to the table.  And you may not take kindly to anyone limiting you or disregarding you in any way.
So we have Uranus stirring it all up and throwing interesting and life-changing curve balls in our direction, whilst the Moon is telling us to honour all that we are and all that we feel.  Then on top of this Mercury comes along and says look deeper, review, listen and absorb but hold back from action.  And then along comes the Solar Eclipse to finalise and put into place all that is going on, so we can actually see a way clear – through the chaos and upheaval – to move forward on what could be a completely different and unexpected path or perspective than you have ever expected.  And finally Saturn, our teacher and disciplinarian, decides at the end of this month to turn Direct and give you the much needed energy and opportunity to start making things happen in your life again.  Saturn asks, now that he is active again that you give thanks for all that you have learned during his Retrograde journey through Sagittarius, as it has truly made you stronger on every level.
My overall feeling with this incredibly charged month is that we are being put in our places – whether we like it or not.  I feel that for those of you who are on track, who are listening to your intuition, working your talents and facing what you fear, this month will bring you incredible opportunities to move forward and to stand in your own power and success.  However, for those of you who are still in denial, or are hiding and resisting change, and who are allowing their fears to keep them stationary, the shake-up you experience could be somewhat more of a rude awakening that will completely toss you out of your comfort zone.  The earth plane is evolving and we must not only  keep up with this, but align our energies with it as we are all one energy.
So embrace change, even if it feels like the most scariest thing you have ever done – it is in your best interests to do so, and at some stage – either now or within the next 6 months, you will know and feel this to be true.  You are being given an amazing opportunity to be who you truly are and NOT what you think you should be or what everyone else would like you to be.  You are YOU and you are loved beyond words, and you are here for a purpose.  Allow August to show you your purpose, take that leap of faith, be fearless, and most of all know that all is perfect just as it is.
Blessings to you all xox