Energy Patterns for August 2004 Energy Patterns for August 2004Aug 1st to the 7th
Aug 8th to the 19th
Aug 20th to the 27th
Aug 28th to the end of the month
An online ephemeris for the month is available.
August is a fairly typical mix of weak transition periods followed by substantial (though not overwhelming) planetary storm patterns. Unlike July, the storms are reasonable in power (the strongest one is a Koz Alert of 522 units) and easy to handle, at least in theory. However, with powerhouses like Uranus and Pluto ruling the mix of planets, there's an unexpected craziness in the air, creating discord and moving situations in unforeseen directions. It appears there are 4 main energy patterns to look at this month.
Aug 1st to the 7th |
The 1st to the 7th is a noisy transition period that follows the powerful July storm. The energies drop off dramatically, ranging from a high of 482 units on the 1st (the last dregs of the July storm) to as low as 315 units (practically on life support). The harmonics are a sloppy mix of H48, H24 and H8 -- generally scattered, difficult and stressful. The main areas of emphasis marked by the peaks in the waveform include 19 to 22 degrees, 5 to 7 degrees and 14 degrees of each zodiac sign -- check if any of these peaks are near planets in your own birthchart. There's not much planetary activity going on this week, but it seems much of it involves the outer planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. This is kind of an incubation period, where things are gathering strength below the surface, about to manifest in the open. Keep your plans simple, because the universe has other ideas and you may need to switch directions unexpectedly. Broader social agendas may need to be reassessed, as Jupiter and Saturn are also active. There's a certain quiet intensity about this period that won't make sense until later in the month.
Aug 8th to the 19th |
The 8th to the 19th is the big storm of August. The waveform ranges in strength from 362 units to the low Koz Alert region on several occasions, hitting 522 on the 16th. The harmonics include H24, H12, H2 and H4 -- generally demanding, although H12 softens the mixture somewhat. Most of the energy is focused at 19 to 21 and 4 to 6 degrees of each sign. The planetary pattern driving this storm is powerful, complex, baffling and has a tendency to dredge up issues that are normally unconscious. We're likely to find the world fast paced and confusing, with influences affecting us that we barely understand or control. It's a good time to leave your normal way of thinking and behaving behind, flying more intuitively and by the seat of your pants for a change. Novel ideas are in the air for you to look at, even if they don't make sense yet. Be careful about acting on your new insights right away, however, since lack of skill and practice can lead to some painful mistakes or accidents. Despite the pitfalls, this is a good time to pursue your goals if you work in a disciplined manner. It's always easier to achieve when you have a tailwind behind you.
The day after the new moon, the 16th, is the peak of the storm. The focus is squarely on the axis between the Moon, Mars and Mercury on one side and Uranus on the other. If you're brains aren't mush by now, they should be. This may be a rather trying time for a few days, as confusion reigns and emotions are barely in check. Take it slow and easy, giving people a lot of slack. Use this crazy state of mind as a source of inspiration and new ideas, but avoid making big decisions or agreements. If you can remain calm and are willing to admit you're a basket case, there should be no problem these days. Just let Uranus work his magic on you and see how it all turns out. Happy surfing!
Aug 20th to the 27th |
The 20th to the 27th is the next weak transition time between storms. The waveform drops markedly in intensity down to 318 to 432 units, barely breathing most of the time. The harmonics consist of H48, H4 and lots of noise -- stressful, challenging and hard to stay on track. There are several areas of emphasis in each zodiac sign: 20 to 24, 1 to 5 and 10 to 14 degrees. This energy may be rougher to weather than you'd expect from its strength levels. For starters, the more active planets now feature some of the more difficult bodies, like Mars, Saturn and Uranus. The other thing is this is a weak period following a potent storm, which often feels like someone let the air out of your tires. This is a good time to lie low and recharge your batteries, engaging the world as little as possible, because putting out a big effort now is kind of pointless. Look out for a fresh perspective that eliminates excess work in the long run.
Aug 28th to the end of the month |
The 28th to the end of the month is the start of the next storm pattern. This is a pretty mild one as storms go, ranging in the 349 to 489 unit area -- quite moderate and manageable. The harmonics consist of H24, H6, H12 and H2 -- some of the more positive energies all month. Emphasized areas include 20 to 25, 10 and 5 degrees of various signs. Don't let the pretty harmonics fool you -- Pluto is standing still. There are deep forces at work, some transformative and some manipulative. It's hard to tell the difference between them sometimes. Reserve your judgment and don't jump to conclusions -- you may have to change your mind dramatically. This waveform continues into early September, at least through the duration of the Republican convention.