Your Weekly Horoscope: It's Time to Get Out and About and Uncover Something Exciting
Astral & Opal Weekly Horoscope - Week Aug 15 - 21
ARIES
There’s a lovely week ahead of us, Aries! On Tuesday the sun in Leo and your 5th House of romance and fun forms a harmonious trine to Uranus, currently camped out in your 1st House of self-expression. Take this opportunity to add a bit of dramatic flair to your everyday life, and don’t be afraid to take a chance on putting yourself front and center. Whether you decide to try a new attention-getting hairstyle or belting out a power ballad at karaoke night, don’t hold anything back!
On Thursday the annual full moon in Aquarius lights up your 11th House, orienting your focus on socializing and friendships. This part of your chart is all about being one with the group—I don’t mean being another sheep in society, but more like the Musketeer’s motto of “all for one and one for all!” Make a point to spend the last few weeks of summer with your tried and true gang, people who really mean something to you, but at the same time be mindful of seeking out new acquaintances and fulfilling relationships. The 11th House also rules humanitarian efforts, so how about donating some of your time to a local non-profit? You might find a new group of people that you connect with on a soul level, so don’t be scared to lend a hand!
TAURUS
This week your ruler Venus forms a rare trine to transformative Pluto, focusing the universe’s energy on your love life for a few days. With Pluto currently hanging out in Capricorn and your 9th House of foreign cultures and mental expansion, you might meet someone from a completely different background than yourself, someone who gets your heart beating fast and makes you want to dive headfirst into love. If the opportunity comes up, don’t let it slip away because Venus only makes this angle twice a year!
Thursday’s full moon in Aquarius turns your focus away from your home sector and towards your career. Aquarius rules your 10th House, the realm of professional ambitions and achievements, so the next few weeks might see you scoring a major coup at the office, perhaps topping off said coup with a special promotion that raises your game to a whole new level. The 10th House also rules the men in your life, especially those who might be your workplace superiors, so consider asking a man you look up to for a bit of career advice—you never know what the universe will send your way, so be open to whatever possibilities manifest.
GEMINI
Early this week the universe wants you to get out and explore your local environment. The sun is currently in Leo and your 3rd House of friendship and local communities, and will be forming an auspicious trine to Uranus in your 11th House of social groups and global technology. Sometimes we can think we know a place only to find out we hadn’t even scratched the surface, and no one likes to be riveted quite like you do, Gemini, so get out and about and approach things differently and you’ll be blown away by the things you uncover.
On Thursday falls the annual full moon in Aquarius, turning your attention towards the great unknown. Aquarius rules your 9th House, which relates to all matters of personal expansion. Looking beyond your own metaphorical backyard is especially important right now, so whether there is a subject you’ve always been curious about but never pursued (it only takes one Wikipedia search to start a lifelong passion!) or you decide on the spur of the moment to travel somewhere far, far, away, cross boundaries you haven’t encountered before. Aquarius is the sign of the (albeit wacky) humanitarian, and if anyone understand the helpful nature of knowledge it’s you, Gemini, so consider immersing yourself in a subject that could benefit many people—how much do you really know about climate change or space travel or foreign relations?
CANCER
This week is all about relationships, Cancer. On Wednesday transformative Pluto in your relationship sector forms a positive trine to Venus in your friendship sector, so perhaps someone you’ve always placed in the friendzone will profess their undying love for you, and the only thing more surprising will be that you find you reciprocate those feelings—who knew?!?!
Midweek things reach a boiling point on Thursday when the Aquarius Full Moon lights up your deeply intimate 8th House of sex, death, and secrets. For better or for worse, you might end up getting closer to someone than you had originally intended, either emotionally, physically, or spiritually. Fortunately this full moon receives a positive angle from Uranus, currently camped out in Aries and your 10th House of career and success, so you might find yourself coming into a large sum of money thanks to a career connection—the 8th House also rules lump sums of money like inheritances or taxes, and with planet-of-surprise Uranus forming a harmonious sextile to the moon, you probably won’t see it coming!
LEO
Life is about to send you some surprises, Leo, but the universe intends to make them good ones. This week the sun, currently camped out in your sign, will be forming an auspicious trine to innovator Uranus, currently camped out in Aries and your 9th House of foreign cultures and breaking down boundaries. You might find yourself dreaming about faraway places and decide to hit the road on the spur of the moment, or perhaps you will have a spiritual connection with a guru figure that transforms your life for the better!
Is it time to make it official? Thursday’s full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 7th House of one-on-one relationships, i.e. romantic partners or business partners—any kind of relationship where there is supposed to be equal footing between the two of you. Someone might say “I do”, or present you with a wonder-twins potential that you just can’t turn down. This same house also rules contracts, so you might find yourself signing your name on a new deal that carries with it a huge potential for success. Uranus, the planet of surprises, will be forming a friendly sextile to this moon, so there is a strong possibility you won’t see this merger coming.
VIRGO
Early in the week your subconscious might be picking up on more signs than a radio antenna. The sun, currently in your dreamy and mystical 12th House, will sync up in the sky with unexpected Uranus, causing the universe to send you vibes you won’t be able to ignore. Keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary and be sure to follow your intuition—that hunch that won’t go away is probably there for a reason!
No one likes a routine quite like you do, Virgo—or at least no one aspires to them quite like you do. On Thursday the sky lights up with the annual Aquarius Full Moon, orienting your focus towards your health, wellness, and (you guessed it!) daily routine. It can be easy to let summer erode your normally rigorous schedule, so take this full moon’s energy to get back to basics and treat your body like the temple it is. If you’ve been looking to start a new exercise regime or try out a new eating plan, this full moon is the perfect occasion to hop back on the wellness wagon and become an even better version of your already fantastic self.
LIBRA
Early this week Venus, your ruling planet, syncs up with transformative Pluto to get your emotions running on high. Venus is hanging out in your hidden 12th House of endings while Pluto is currently camped out in your 4th House of home, family, and emotions, so you might find yourself feeling more emotional than usual. Take this time to indulge in a good cry fest, or spend some time meditating on your emotions and making certain you’ve been completely honest with yourself; if there is something you’ve been pushing away it might scream for attention on Wednesday.
On Thursday the annual full moon in Aquarius signals a good dose of fun coming your way. Aquarius rules your 5th House, which means that this full moon will bring matters of romance, fun, and creativity to the spotlight. This is a great time to find a new romance or indulge in a bit of shameless self-promotion—the universe is putting you center stage for the moment, so don’t hold back when it comes to the dramatics. This full moon receives a positive beam from Uranus, the planet of surprises, so there’s a good chance a development will occur that you won’t have seen coming—perhaps someone comes out the sidelines to profess their feelings for you, or perhaps you end up on a date with someone that just happens to meet all your standards. Swipe right and see what happens!
SCORPIO
This Wednesday your ruler Pluto, currently camped out in your 3rd House of communication, forms a friendly trine to Venus in your friendship zone. You might find yourself delving into deep and mystical conversations with someone who becomes a true soul-sister type. Your sign tends to keep things pretty under wraps generally, but consider this an open invitation from the universe to speak from the heart.
Thursday’s full moon in Aquarius and your 4th House of home and family turns your attention inward towards your roots. For the next few weeks you might see a lot of major energy manifesting around your home front—perhaps it’s time to engage in a renovation project or pack up and move altogether. This full moon will be receiving positive vibes from Uranus, the planet of surprises, which is currently camped out in Aries and your 6th House of health and daily routine, so perhaps you might find yourself working from home more than usual, or that you redecorate or renovate a space in order to make it more productive and serve a more efficient purpose in your day-to-day life. Wellness starts at home, Scorpio, so do the inner work before you do the outer.
SAGITTARIUS
This week sees some major energy happening in fellow fire signs Aries and Leo. On Tuesday the sun in Leo will form a harmonious trine with Uranus in Aries, encouraging you to buck convention and try a fresh approach to fun. Looking beyond your own backyard will bring with it major rewards, so if there is an opportunity to grow your world view—say with an informative lecture or an evening spent perusing art galleries—you’re certain to find an entertaining and fulfilling experience.
Thursday’s full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 3rd House of local communities and communication, urging you to get your mind moving quick as lightning and share those million-dollar ideas with the rest of the world. Any kind of project that focuses on your thought process, be it writing, speaking, blogging—you get the idea—is especially blessed under this transit, so get out a pen and paper or open a fresh word document and start writing down your thoughts. Under this transit you might see something you said or wrote receiving a good deal of public attention; perhaps an impassioned Facebook post of yours goes viral or one of your Instagram pics gets spotlighted on a major account, racking up the likes for you. With Uranus, the planet of surprises, forming a harmonious sextile to the moon there is a good chance you will be happily shocked with the fantastic energy this moon brings into your life!
CAPRICORN
This Wednesday Venus, currently camped out in your wanderlust sector, forms a harmonious trine to transformative Pluto, which has been hanging out for an extended stay in your sign of Capricorn. Take this cue from the universe as an opportunity to bring more beauty from the outside world into how you present yourself. Perhaps you decide to try the gypsy bohemian look for this fall, or find inspiration in the beautiful colors of India—looking beyond the tried and true will fill you with inspiration!
Midweek your focus turns towards your finances when the full moon in Aquarius lights up your 2nd House of earned income and tangible possessions. If you’ve been looking for a viable way to increase your net worth and take home a larger paycheck then this full moon might just have the necessary ingredients to help boost you up into a whole new tax bracket. This moon will receive beams from Uranus, the planet of surprises, so there is a good chance that whatever opportunities come your way will be completely out of the blue, or at least will follow a very unique and different approach than your traditional sign is used to taking. Hey, at the end of the day you’re not going to complain about having more money, am I right?
AQUARIUS
This week the planets are sending you some majorly fantastic energy, Aquarius. On Tuesday the sun, currently in Leo and your 7th House of relationships, will form a beautiful trine Uranus in your 3rd House of friendship and local communities. Perhaps someone you’ve always considered just a friend comes out of the woodwork to profess their affection for you, or maybe that same old bar you always go to will have an unexpected crowd that feels like fresh electricity zipping through your world.
Thursday’s full moon in Aquarius makes you the darling of the universe, marking a major moment of manifestation for you. We only get one full moon in our sign per year, so this is a very special time to go out and accomplish whatever you might have in mind. This full moon is extra special for you because it is receiving friendly beams from Uranus, currently camped out in Aries, which will imbue it with fiery and fun unexpected energy that will shed the light on some major game changing surprises. Fortunately for you Uranus just happens to be your ruler, so you’ll benefit from this angle doubly compared to the other signs. Take a leap of faith and see what wonders can happen!
PISCES
Early this week the sun and Uranus link up in a harmonious trine, urging you to buck convention and go about life in a different and unusual manner than you’re used to. Uranus is currently in your 2nd House of earned income and finances, so perhaps you’ll decide to approach the way you make money from an entirely new angle. If anyone can come up with a fresh and different way of doing things, it’s you!
On Thursday it’s time to power down, Pisces, when the full moon in Aquarius and your 12th House of endings and letting go lights up the sky. This is the last full moon before a major eclipse that will be happening in your sign next month, and at that point many things will manifest in your life in a sudden and surprising way—but that’s still four weeks away. At this point the universe is encouraging you to look inwards and go about detoxing your life of negative energy so that when the moon focuses on you next month, you won’t be holding on to any behavior or thoughts that don’t serve you for the better. Take a cue from Elsa and let it go.
About the Contributor:
Patty Phillips is a California Bay Area-based astrologer. He began studying the fascinating secrets of the zodiac as a freshman at Sarah Lawrence College in the fall of 2009, alongside other such topics as Medieval Magic, Historical Espionage, and Royal Court Genealogy. This passion for the esoteric science of the planets & signs was spurred on after realizing that astrology went far beyond one’s sun sign and that there was in fact a roadmap to each person existing within the stars above us, and that many of our own questions could be answered by directing our gaze towards the heavens and interpreting what the planets meant for each individual. Patty has interpreted hundreds of charts for friends and family, and after stints in the NYC-fashion industry and journalism, he decided to start his own business, Wanderlust Astrology, as a way to bring his specific and unusual knowledge to a larger audience. By doing so he hopes to demystify the ways of the zodiac in order to help people better understand and approach the various issues that life—and the planets—may bring their way. Patty is available for one-on-one consultations and private readings, each geared to help his clients best understand how to work with these ancient energies in modern times.
