Morning Star: Daily Astrology for August 17, 2014

Slooooow down, some more. That's what our skies are telling us today.
My personal theory is when the Moon is Void in Taurus, calories are also Void

This morning, we wake up to the Last Quarter Moon (8:27 AM EDT). From here, the Moon reaches Void status until entering Gemini at 6:42 PM.

As I look at our incoming skies, I would highly suggest spending the next few days setting your pace on slow and diligent. Think like a turtle. Every little inch forward counts.
 


Here's why. Tomorrow, Mercury opposes Neptune. From there, we start building toward our New Moon in Virgo on the 25th. The time spent between the Last Quarter Moon and the New Moon is for shedding, letting go, dropping baggage, releasing. We do this to “fertilize the soil” for the new planting at the New Moon. Or you can look at it like sifting through your luggage to streamline your load for the next trip.

Mercury/Neptune="Whoa! Is the world spinning or is it just me?"
From here, all the way up to the day of the New Moon, Mars in Scorpio is waxing into conjunction with Saturn. Mars/Saturn/Pluto together can be a bulldozer but it is not a sports car. You see? Progress during this time can be made but it will be like wading through hardening mud. Saturn calls for work and diligence. Mars calls for forward motion and Pluto calls for endurance.

With Mercury in opposition to Neptune and not scheduled to “wake up” until meeting Pluto by sextile on the 21st, our minds may not be as clear as they could be. Details may be a bit fuzzy. This opposition will also increase the feelings of “muck” and “resistance.” Also heralding a sloooooooow down.

I mean, when it is raining (Neptune) you slow down your car (Mercury). Good sense tells you that.

Today, would be excellent to start practicing the pace that the Universe is calling for. If you try to shoot out of the cannon this week, you are likely going to hit a brick wall. Ever tried to run through quicksand? Doesn't work so well.

Face smashing into rock in 3, 2, 1
Instead, put your head down and put your radar antennae up. Think slow, diligent progress. But, above all, think! And, listen to your intuition as it is likely to be kicking pretty hard with Mercury/Neptune.

Lighten your load. Clear out clutter. Finish up small projects. Know that progress in the next week will be hard but very well earned. Heed any warnings from your body to slow down and take meticulous care of your health.

I keep saying the Universe is heralding a slow down. Scorpio is not known for offering a choice in the matter. That's the Universe's way of saying, “Slow down. Or, I will slow you down.” Set your pace on turtle and your patience level on Job. Ok? As a favor to yourself.
Can we build it? I dunno, Dude. Got one of these?

But, today? Take a nap. Chat it up with some friends. Go see a movie. Hide out. Do whatever your little heart desires in the name of relaxation. Make slowing down a priority and adjust your schedule (oh, make sure you check your schedule's details anyway with Mercury/Neptune coming in...this is written down, right?).
 

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