Energy Patterns for August 2001 Energy Patterns for August 2001Aug 1st to the 3rd -- the calm before the storm.
Aug 4th to the 8th -- the big storm of the month!
Aug 9th to the 17th -- some quiet time off.
Aug 18th to the 26th -- getting rough again.
Aug 27th to the end of the month -- less of an edge.
An online ephemeris for the month is available.
There's really only one short period (the 4th to the 7th) that's a major planetary storm. The rest of the time, the A5 Spectrum is showing low-key, but generally stressful energies. In this regards, the waveform picture tends to resemble July more than June. I'd break up the month into roughly 5 periods.
Aug 1st to the 3rd |
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The 1st to the 3rd is a continuation of the quiet pattern that kicked in the last week of July. The waveform is mostly moderate energy, roughly 350 to 420 units of aspect strength. The main harmonics are mostly positive, but with a stressful, "static-y" undertone. The main points of emphasis in this waveform are at 5 and 12 degrees of various zodiac signs -- check where these degrees fall in your own birthchart. These couple of days leading up to the full moon are dominated by a pattern containing Mercury, Jupiter, Neptune and the Moon. This gives this period a dreamy, other-worldly mood, full of big ideas and visions. You may not have much follow through to bring these ideas into reality, but don't worry about it. Sometimes these initial "seed" periods are needed to bring about changes in the future. We all need a little day-dreaming now and again.
Aug 4th to the 8th |
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The 4th to the 8th is the critical storm pattern of the entire month. The energy of this waveform builds extremely quickly (from 397 units on the 3rd to 527 by the full moon on the 4th), then fades away slowly by about the 8th. It may feel like situations around you change and intensify very quickly at this time. Despite the intensity, the harmonics indicate this is the most positive and constructive energy all month! The energy is squarely focussed at 12 degrees, so check your birthchart. The full moon chart sports a pattern that astrologers call a "Mystic Rectangle" linking the opposition of Saturn and Pluto with the full moon axis. Despite the usually positive effects of a Rectangle, Saturn and Pluto are never easy to work with. It's a time to buckle down and face some changes that need to be made. These two can be very uncompromising in their effects, giving this time a very serious overtone. If you face the situation squarely, doing what needs to be done, you will see results, however. Watch the situations that come up for you now -- they may be around for some months.
Aug 9th to the 17th |
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The 9th to the 17th is one long, drifting transitional period. The intensity levels fall back down to low levels, creating quite a "let down" effect after the storm. The harmonics are mostly H48 and H12, indicating an end to the easy-going Mystic Rectangle and a shift to more scattered and demanding influences. The waveform is throwing its energies all over the zodiac, though 7, 13 and 23 degrees are often prominent. Often after an important storm, there's a period afterwards that is mainly for assimilating the new energy -- a kind of "what hit me?" time. If you're feeling as if you're in a daze now, that's probably why. This is a good time to catch up to yourself and recoup your strength. Relax some, if you get the time. Spend some time mulling over parts of your life that seem restrictive or outmoded -- it's the opposition still talking to us. You may not have a sense of direction now, but something will emerge from the haze.
Aug 18th to the 26th |
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The 18th to the 26th is not particularly stronger, but the waveforms indicate the energy is more directed and organized. Even though you may not notice any change in intensity, this waveform does pack a more solid punch. The harmonics show that the planets are interacting more, though mostly in a stressful manner. The peaks are at 10 and 24 degrees. There appear to be several groups of planets operating simultaneously, so it may seem you're getting mixed messages from the world. Two of the big events during this period are the direct stations of Pluto and Chiron. These can bring long festering situations to a conclusion, often through a "liberating loss" that frees you up to start something new. If some area of your life seems to be in "crash and burn" mode, it's probably a good idea to walk away from it. Something more in keeping with who you really are is coming to take its place.
Aug 27th to the end of the month |
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The 27th to the end of the month brings another change in harmonics. The energy is about the same, but the harmonics are a little milder. 22 and 12 degrees are emphasized. There's not much activity these days, so it's perhaps a good time to kick back a bit. There's another dreamy period on the 30th involving Venus, Neptune and the Moon, so indulge your artistic side. All the work this month deserves some play time! This energy carries over into early September.