Potent New Moon August 2019

August 2019 opens with the New Moon where Leo energy & the Sun itself are in charge but not in a peaceful mood.
Environmentally the fire element is aggravated by Uranus and the consequences affect us physically - effects upon the body from literal heat temperature sun exposure and from excess yang stimulants consumed (food) which cause too much internal heat with resulting anger irritation impatience.
The way through with Leo is always through the heart: so love is trying to rise up over "things" under this New Moon. This is a huge issue in relationships and families where there is a poverty of time and the subsequent impact upon quality. Children given things instead of attention suffer significant anxiety.

The risk of the fire element destoying physical things is elevated from late July and at the start of August.

The fire signs under stress activate issues for Leo Aquarius Taurus and Scorpio. Leo is the Royal sign as well as society's "nobility" - the celebrity class" and so some issues in those realms could arise: related to money spending or assets and a sudden change
Gold is the Leo metal and its value is slowly rising. This month could signify a noticeable increase.

The latest status pet is a big cat: lions are the popular choice but this is not good news for lions.
The Aquarian activation is strong in 2019 in terms of protest and collective activism for change - especially re human environmental impacts but also against the power brokers.
Scorpio is power sex and death themes so we will continue to see all of these very prominent.
Taurus is the Earth the soil and it's products and these are under stress from other elements.

The long-term theme of major issues in politics (power abuse) and domestic life (parenting & housing) remain very significant and are very highlighted under this New Moon period.
Transformational change has to occur in every context illuminated by the August New Moon.  The old thinking old tactics and old power hierarchy has to adjust to the new era. Governments globally need to embrace their role of societal management in terms of social benefit or wellbeing instead of operating primarily from balance sheets and running countries as a profit making business. This change in perspective would enable struggling citizens to live less desperate lives.

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UPDATE August 15

Tweet updates below show how Uranus in Taurus square Sun-Moon-Venus in Leo at the early August New Moon quickly manifested multiple intense events: protests wild weather geomagnetic storm and a sharp jolt that lowered sharemarkets. The effect of both Uranus and Jupiter stationing on the same day affected Aug 10-13 extra strongly as both energies are prone to loss of control. Saturn played some role in restraining the wild horse Jupiter energies and if it were not in range in the period the indicators of anarchy rebellion and extreme behaviour in people and natural elements would have been more exaggerated..
August 2019 remains a volatile month with the Full Moon coming quickly after the station period of Jupiter and Uranus. The normally beaming combination of Venus in Leo joining the mid-month Full Moon is complicated by Pluto and Uranus. This clearly reflects shifting power dynamics both in personal relationships and in the larger political context. Now the situation in Hong Kong looks even more intense as freedom and control are in a titanic struggle. Global attention focussed on the Hong Kong situation is to some degree a restraint on mainland China due to the impact upon trade relationships in an already threatening situation with the US and where any further sanctions would be unwanted- especially if other global partners adopted a retaliatory response to any human rights abuses by China against protestors in Hong Kong.
The world is watching and there are red alerts at mid month warning against totalitarian behaviour. This conflict had a lot to say about how we resist the clearly documented rise in anti-democratic regimes since the start of this millennium - being a clear reversal of the rise in democracies that arose from the 1970s until the end of that century.

Climate & Human Crisis

As an astrologer the future is always of interest. Consideration of the changes and consequences related to global climate is high on our collective agenda with daily reminders that significant forces are in process. All life on this planet is being impacted and as humans it is natural to look for meaning when an existential crisis arises.
I have a special interest in researching the galactic forces that deliver severe weather. I feel very attuned to the state of the planet and it's recurrent responses to the sun the moon the eclipses. This all makes perfect sense to those who think on a large scale. We occupy a tiny place in a huge system which in itself is minuscule within the larger universe. We know so little...but over millenia we have some knowledge of repeated themes occurring related to the prominence of particular planets.

The watchers amongst us know that the world changes significantly when certain planets occupy certain signs.
The three signs at the end of the zodiac are Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces. These represent the last sector of development of consciousness on a collective level.
After ideas beliefs philosophies and faiths have been explored (the Sagittarius stage) practical action is required consistent with those mental positions (Capricorn stage). Then comes the realisation that we do best when we are friendly towards life and all beings. We see can we work well in groups for the common good (Aquarius stage). After this a growing appreciation of our commonality our sameness our interconnected lives and existence our link to all other life. Ultimately this extends to the cosmos the whole of existence. From these awarenesses compassion is born and harm is no longer an option. (Pisces stage)

These are the ideals indicated as an aspirational pathway for humanity. At present in general we fall well short and the destructive consequences of that are clear.

From where we are now the most relevant planets can be tracked through this developmental sector from Capricorn to Pisces past the middle of this century.
Saturn in Capricorn until the end of 2020
Saturn conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius end of 2020
Saturn through Aquarius and Pisces end of 2020-2026
Neptune in Pisces till 2026
Pluto in Capricorn till 2024
Pluto in Aquarius 2024-2044
Pluto in Pisces 2044-2068

One current factor outside this scheme but playing a major role in the planet is Uranus in the earth sign Taurus. This planet is the great change-maker through sudden disruptions and unexpected events. In Taurus this is the state of Planet Earth and the soil and what it produces and feeds.
Uranus is in a 7 year cycle in Taurus till 2026.
By now you will see 2026 standing out as a gateway year.
Pluto will be left largely in charge as it transits the Aquarius and Pisces zones
Pluto is recognised symbolically as the Phoenix arising from the ashes ..but the meltdown is always stage one...and Pluto's long period in Capricorn from late 2008-2024 is the start.
The purpose and meaning of all of this is growth evolution development...but these all have a price - what you have to change give up and let die.

This introduction gives a timeline for these processes which are occurring in the context of globally significant processes - one being climate impacts - others are socioeconomic and political.

This post arise as a response to an interview between Daniel a Buddhist and Jem Bendell an academic who has committed to climate action and who wants to promote the notion of adaptation to whatever unfolds. He sees social collapse as inevitable and therefore promotes the contemplative and spiritual paths as well as the psychological and mental health support necessitated for many.
His focus is how we are going to help each other.
To me this reflects the Capricorn Aquarius Pisces trio - the structural changes necessitated the groups and networks engaged the commonality acknowledged all for collective benefit.

The spiritual imperative ranks highest for me in terms of adaptation and that source of guidance serves to inform practical decisions more soundly than any responses born out of panic fear or desperation.
By 2026 the picture will be undeniably clear as to choices and what needs to change.

This link takes you to the 1hr+ audio with Jem Bendell


https://anchor.fm/emerge/episodes/Dr--Jem-Bendell---The-Meaning-and-Joy-of-Inevitable-Social-Collapse-e3hbfi

Cancer Capricorn Aries Libra

The Cardinal signs are strongly active in 2019 and this energises all four signs in the quartet comprising Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn.
The paired signs are Aries-Libra and Cancer-Capricorn.

Key points:

1. All Cardinals have an issue to resolve around relating/relationships

2. Balance is achieved through integrating qualities of the opposite paired sign

3. Aries-Libra & Cancer-Capricorn in proper balance are fundamental to global stability and harmony

4. When outer planets eclipses and lunar nodes emphasise even 2 cardinal signs all four are activated

5. Eclipses strongly reinforce the cardinal themes when outer planets & nodes are in cardinal signs

6. 2019 stands out as a very significant cardinal year in the period 2009-2024 inclusive due to 4 cardinal eclipses, 4 planets in cardinal signs & the lunar nodes in cardinal.

7. The extended period of cardinal dominance began at the end of 2007 & runs until 2024. After that the fixed & mutable signs bring their messages.

8. If imbalances are perpetuated in respect of Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn energies operating in their most ego based & personal perspective the consequences for humanity & the effect of our ignorance upon the natural forces which surround us are of significant concern.

9. The 4 cardinals are the seasonal markers and the balance of the planet.

Expanded detail & data:

Cancer Capricorn Eclipses July 2019

The Pamela Colman Smith illustration of the Moon card in the Rider Waite Tarot pack is highly relevant for the July eclipses at New Moon in Cancer and full Moon in Capricorn
Very instinctual with the July 2 July 3 Cancer Sun and Moon in the Scorpio decan and very subconscious with the aquatic symbol arising from the waters. Beasts are snarling at the moon. A lot of psychology is being aroused. And it's very gender based in terms of cultural norms: the matriarchy is ascending again, the patriarchy is on the defensive and in the early throes of decline.
Moon and Saturn have a lot to resolve as a consequence of these eclipses being potentized by Saturn and Pluto and these two positioned at the South of the nodal axis - where currently Capricorn sits and Cancer sits at the North.
Power is definitely an issue. How to rebalance and share authority management and control.
Women's issue feature strongly - including abortion (US)and maternity care (NZ).
Government management of family matters and housing are already in the mix due to the cardinal Pluto Saturn and Nodes so the eclipses of July add further emphasis to these any the range of possible Cancer or Capricorn issues.
The parental dynamic is also in the spotlight for the same reasons. Moon/Cancer is mother. Saturn/Capricorn is father.  Capricorn has been very energised and confronted this year. How to be a parent a father a partner a manager a boss a corporate head a politician a President .  People are watching seeing a lot of qualities being erased or contravened by the American leader. Though the past office holders were not saints the definition of Presidential has-been rewritten and seemingly  been a source of even greater emboldment to the rogue President. For the sake of humanity this cannot endure as a precedent setting role model for all roles Capricornian.  So Pluto is in the mix silently waiting to strike. Hints may be detected in July in anticipation of mid January 2020 when Saturn and Pluto truly conjoin when there is no mistake regarding what needs to change regarding the abuse or misuse of Capricornian and overall patriarchal energies .
All authorities managers and bosses have a Capricorn energy so this broad spectrum under predominantly male control is a testing ground for the use of longstanding patriarchal power - and the abuse of that is heavily under the microscope now like never before.
With Jupiter in close range of Saturn in July the emphasis now shifts from June's preoccupation of Jupiter with Neptune to the way Saturn is a great moderator of  Jupiter's excesses and the marker of limits or boundaries where Jupiter sees none.
Aspects to the Moon take on a bigger charge in the lunar month from the July New Moon eclipse. Considering the most problematic planets Saturn Uranus and Pluto it looks very much likely to be a very eventful and even stressful July for many when any of these three are square or opposing the moon. In fact from July 3 to August 1 this situation occurs on 16 out of 30 days. So adding to the cardinal mayhem from Saturn Pluto the nodes and eclipses add in the sudden upheavals engineered by Uranus from any of the fixed expressions courtesy of the Moon in Taurus Leo and their companions Scorpio and Aquarius. The energy can and will always find outlets through the full quartet of related signs when just one or two are under stress or emphasised.
Saturn is strong at the mid month full moon eclipse due to the Capricorn moon and Pluto is very strong then being even closer in proximity to the eclipse. This is a real slam dunk for Capricorn values. Behave accept responsibility recognise limits....all the grown up stuff the world has abandoned in favour of freedom and the delusion of unaccountable abandon.
There's always a reckoning.

• Cancer is an energy connected to mothering or nurturing in a more female way. The Moon being Cancer's representative in our local cosmos has general influence over a range of female specific issues which traditionally have been domestic household related. We could use the oriental concept of Yin to cover non-gender based orientations to the private home based world. Self protection is a big Cancer priority just as the crab has a tough outer shell and the home is meant to serve as a protective barrier. Any of these issues connected to the Cancer realm can arise under strong energies of an eclipse.

 Other points:
The July Full Moon eclipse mid month will make the Sun carry a Cancer plus Pisces emphasis and the Moon will have Capricorn plus Virgo effects. This is due to the 24° position of Sun and Moon being 3rd decan. Pisces will make Cancer more sensitive compassionate humanitarian and happy to have time in retreat from the world but best not spilling over into negative Neptune territory. Virgo adds more practical emphasis : tasks or jobs that have to be done - cleaning clearing and detailed work  - any of these will carry the burden of responsibility as indicated by the location and influences of Capricorn and Saturn in your personal astrology chart
 Also:

• Venus isn't comfortable at the full moon being opposite Saturn and so the cardinal sign emphasis has to be about relating and relationships. Venus in Cancer combines Moon and Venus so now both are confronting Saturn.  The cultural rebalancing is further emphasised. Expect more signs of the power shift and the challenges to the old order of gender based power as well as everyday relationship disillusionment leading to breakdown estrangement separation or divorce when resolution is unable to be achieved. The situation of carrying freeloading partners or to remain entangled with domineering or manipulative people is not working now.
• Cancer energy on a personal level is immediate family ties, the unit of intended protection where future generations are raised. The family is the sub-group of the clan or tribe and these larger conglomerates are also concerned with support and protection but they also face the risk of  warfare when competing tribes disagree over assets resources and territory. Tribal battles continue to form the trajectory of humanity even in this new millennium. 
• Nazism Fascism Communism and Nationalism are all tribal ideologies and it has to be said so are chauvinism and feminism. The Eurozone is a tribal  concept and Brexit is a dispute within the tribe. Aside from power struggles over resources tribes in the form of teams or groups can battle for ego credits to claim superiority. It is when ego gets heavily engaged that tribalism goes bad. Extreme tribalism is pathological and aggressively survivalist leading to atrocities and mass homicide. This can be understood in looking at the 3 faces of Cancer energy. The decans give full Cancer qualities to the first 10° of that sign. The second 10° is flavoured by Scorpio and the 3rd by Pisces . These reflect energetic resonances which are activated in individuals as well as in transiting planetary or luminary positions. This is why the July total eclipse at 10'38° Cancer is in the worrisome Scorpio zone and will activate the extreme end of tribalism in certain people and their group.
• The situation boiling away in Hong Kong is a tribal war emerging against clashing cultures and other similar examples are expected within the range of potential extreme ego conflicts that morph into tribal disputes.
• Mother Earth Gaia is clearly in the realm of concerns when the Moon and Cancer are emphasised. Collective action accountabiliy and responsibility regarding human disrespect of our home planet are emphasised by the Capricorn players in 2019 and especially under the July eclipses.
• All sorts of groups become tribal in their ego and protectionist motives: governments media the citizenry are all capable of waging tribal war against each other when the planets deliver the relevant threats and challenges.
• Ego is the source of tribal mayhem because it represents a huge disconnect from the ultimate reality of our shared commonalities: all human all sentient beings all with the same fundamental needs and that the sense of difference and separateness is a complete  delusion. As a species we are the only life force on the planet that is out of touch with our connection to the big picture...to the whole of existence. We are never disconnected but most of us have no framework for rediscovering the connection to the universe to nature to the other beings around us... known in our earliest incarnations. We will fail to thrive in real terms until that lost knowledge is rekindled and we understand truly the meaning of collective benefit and common good.