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Predictions
Astrological Insights for August 2023
Overview presenting both pain and an opportunity
for transformation.
The Capricorn Pluto continues its squares
with the Aries Rahu (and the Libra Ketu) Individuals with lunar nodes
within a degree (currently right on), unfavorably placed with respect to
which will last through September 2. Pluto in their natal charts should
This enduring one-month ordeal brings remain vigilant. Unexpected and
forth significant material destruction and painful events may occur if not
painful life experiences. The Capricorn careful. However, it can also be a
Pluto’s energy intensifies when it interacts transformative period for those who
with the explosive and karmic north lunar stay aware during this difficult time.
node Rahu, magnifying the effects.
The next significant planetary events
Collectively, the Ukraine-Russia war for August are linked to the planets
has entered a phase of severe human turning retrograde (Venus, Mercury,
casualties and material destruction. The and Uranus). These events are likely
ongoing retrograde Neptune’s transit in to affect us on a personal level, with
Pisces suggests that Russia will undergo the energies of retrograde Venus and
a profound change with internal power Mercury (turning retrograde on Aug
struggles, potentially leading to Putin 24) in sidereal Leo taking center stage.
losing his grip on the country.
Retrograde Venus in sidereal Leo poses
For the United States, particularly challenges for women in leadership and
politicians, reporters, and media industry entrepreneurial roles, marriages, home
personnel, this period brings turbulence life, lovers, artists, actors, and people
and turmoil. Republican politicians and in the entertainment industries. On
the Republican Party may find August the other hand, retrograde Mercury in
particularly trying and difficult. Leo can be frustrating for leaders in
politics, show business, business leaders,
Religions, too, will experience significant reformers, money managers, builders,
changes during the Pluto-Rahu square, and individuals in positions of power.
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