Energy Patterns for August 2012 Energy Patterns for August 2012Aug 1st to the 9th -- the last storm is falling apart.
Aug 10th to the 13th -- getting ready for the next round.
Aug 14th to the 23rd -- the main storm of August.
Aug 24th to the 26th -- a brief transition period.
Aug 27th to the end of the month -- moderate, but noisy energies.
An online ephemeris for the month is available. Check Current Transits, too.
The waveforms in August are not quite the towering storms we saw in July as energies drop down to more reasonable (a very relative term here) levels most of the time. The main storm of the month dominates much of the middle of the month and packs a couple of decent sized Koz Alerts (500 units or more), but we get more in the way of breaks in the action than we did in July. The Uranus-Chiron-Pluto pattern is still the backbone of most of the strong patterns coming up, so that chaotic and disruptive influence is in the air constantly -- no wonder people are really edgy lately! There are 5 (maybe 6) energy patterns to talk about.
Aug 1st to the 9th |
The 1st to the 9th are leftovers from the end of July, a decent sized storm that is rapidly falling apart. The waveform varies in strength from 326 (wimpy) to 458 (moderate strength) units during this time, a significant decrease in the intensity levels of late. The harmonics in this waveform include H12, H24, H48 and some H6 -- mostly constructive, but with some roadblocks along the way. The energies are focused at 8-11, 23-25 and 0-2 degrees of each zodiac sign -- check where this hits your own birth chart. The July storm, based on the Uranus-Chiron-Pluto trio, barely holds together until about the 5th and is quite disorganized after that. It could be argued that these are two distinct patterns, in fact. I suspect this time may be rather pleasant, especially right after the full moon on the 1st which has strong connections with Venus and Jupiter, two of the most positive planets in the sky. It's a good time to wrap up old projects, but I wouldn't start anything new while the waveform is collapsing. The thinking mind starts to clear up after the 8th, when Mercury reaches his direct station.
Aug 10th to the 13th |
The 10th to the 13th is a ramping up period for the main storm. The waveform rapidly increases in strength from 365 units to 534 late on the 13th, quite a potent Alert! The harmonics consist of H12, H24 and H6 -- more focused and generally helpful. Areas of emphasis are 5-8, 23 and 1 degrees of each sign. Despite what the waveforms are saying, there are few aspects and the like going off during this period. Basically, the pace of daily life is speeding up quickly, even if nothing specific happens during this time. Get moving!
Aug 14th to the 23rd |
The 14th to the 23rd is the main storm of the month. The waveform is in the 341 to 522 unit region, the most intense period in August. The harmonics are mostly H24, H12 and H8 -- more difficult and stressful than what we've seen so far. The focal areas are 23-26, 13-16 and 7-8 degrees of each sign. Venus forms a potentT-square with Uranus and Pluto, with support from the Sun, Mars and Saturn, early in this period; later on, Mercury is the main trigger planet. This pattern is most active between the 13th and the 18th, so get ready to be pretty busy during this time. People may be a bit weird or on edge emotionally these days, so be extra diplomatic with them. If you've got new business to take care of, getting started after the new moon on the 17th sounds like good timing, particularly since the most extreme energies will be setting down by then. Keep in mind that the harmonics now hint of stressful or challenging situations, so don't be surprised if you run into occasional set backs. Try to stay positive now -- you'll get much more done that way.
Aug 24th to the 26th |
The 24th to the 26th is a brief transition period when we get to take a break from the busy pace (hopefully). The waveform cools off to the 357 to 454 unit range -- weak to moderate intensity. The harmonics include H48, H6 and H24 -- scattered and jittery, hard to focus. The areas of emphasis are mostly 1-4 and 17 degrees of each sign. This little rest stop is the biggest change in mood all month. The trio is quiet and all the significant aspects now (especially on the 24th) point to Neptune instead. The mood is calmer, gentler but less focused -- Neptune works through the open heart, not the overly busy head. If your emotions are more noticeable, this may be one reason. The urge to kick back and relax may be tempting (Neptune saps Mars' drive to get things done), even if you have a long to-do list. Give yourself some slack here -- we've been busy and stressed out a long time now. The break is short lived, unfortunately.
Aug 27th to the end of the month |
The 27th to the end of the month is a mild, noisy storm. The waveform ranges from 358 to 464 units -- strong enough to be useful, but moderate enough to not be a nuisance. The harmonics are H24, H12 and H48 -- somewhat challenging, but no big pain. The hot spots are 5-7 and 26 degrees. Uranus and Pluto are being triggered again, first by Mercury and then by Venus and the Sun. You may find favorite ideas or opinions of yours are being challenged now, though you're more likely to resist and hold on rather than change your stand. They'll get back to you. This energy comes to fruition around the time of the full moon on the 31st and continues awhile into September.
P.S. -- The Republican National Convention takes place down in Tampa during this period.