August Astrology with Alisha Abdelilah of Soul Riot LLC
If there was ever a month where you thought astrology might be real, this is it! We kick off August with Mercury Retrograde in Leo, a major review period and a litmus test for how we express ourselves authentically. When Mars enters Libra it becomes increasingly important to speak from our truth. While Libra wants to fight for relationships, the cosmic task is to audit whether relationships around you support your new timeline. This time may require self assertion in dynamics where the interchange has been imbalanced.
Then, the ouch gets loud as Chiron Retrogrades in Aries starting 6-month introspection residual self-worth wounds. This is the final stretch before Chiron enters Taurus. Mars will meet Chiron later; until then “I” is a verb and “we” is under audit.
When the full moon hits in Aquarius, we’re on the spot as we’re asked to release restrictions around identity in totality. Embracing our depth & facing our fears brings us luck as if the ah-ha moment is on the other side of our fear. We’re not asking for permission to take up space as our true selves within the collective – we’re embodying it intensely, powerfully.
Mars is the final cog in the wheel as a Grand Air Trine carries towards a pivotal moment that could shift how we think, relate, and show up within the collective. The risk comes in taking this new cycle for granted or letting the “mania” of it all lead you. The power comes from intentionally dialing in and being open when lightning strikes. It just might be the thing that sets you free!
Mercury goes direct on a day of some of the luckiest energy of the year. Those who venture outside their comfort zone (literally) are rewarded. The key is to get your nervous system on board so we can feel safe in expansion and success.
All of this time is a gift as we prepare from anything but your average Virgo Season. We kick off with a brand new cycle as the new moon is 0 degrees. We wrestle with another layer of shame, perfectionism, judgementalness, all among the heap of programming we are purging as the Sun passes the South Node.
This is all before the start of eclipse season in September where the illusions fade and the masks dissolve.