The Moon in Sagittarius on Wednesday is trine aspect to Mercury in Virgo for an easy flow of words, and then the Moon transits to a square aspect to Neptune in Pisces and quincunx aspect to Venus in Cancer as fact checking begins. Venus is trine aspect to Neptune on Wed and Thursday, allowing for conspiracy, false messaging romantic views of life as Venus in opposition aspect to the midpoint of Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn with polarization set in.  Escapist tendencies are increased. Then, with Moon in trine aspect to Mars in Aries, Mars is in a close square aspect to Saturn as the conflicts are detailed. On Friday and Saturday, the Moon transits Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn while Venus remains in the opposition aspect in Cancer.  Viewers of the convention from home (Venus in Cancer) have a compulsion to view the events (Pluto in Cap) as a form of entertainment (Jupiter opposition to Venus).  On Saturday, Mercury in Virgo is in a trine aspect to Jupiter in Cap and an opposition aspect to Neptune when critical analysis can be overwhelmed.  The Moon in Aquarius on Sunday is in a square aspect to Uranus, as an effort to combat the radical elements in the financial field and disinformation with Mercury opposition aspect to Neptune, may now succeed. The Moon forms a Yod configuration with Merc and Venus, as we move beyond a display of imagery on Monday. The Moon in Pisces on September first, as apprehension and wisdom combine for many returning school at the beginning of the academic year, and the Full Moon overnight.

Summary of Major Aspects of the Week

Wednesday August 26^th — The Moon in Sagittarius is in a trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Mercury in Virgo. Critical analysis (Merc in Virgo) bolsters (trine aspect) the political viewpoints (Moon in Sadge). There can also be a change of alliance with this aspect, as the Moon is in a mutable sign. Mars square aspect (90 deg, harsh) to Saturn retro is doubly separating, although today this aspect is still very strong with only a quarter of a degree separating. Venus in Cancer is doubly separating from the opposition aspect (180 deg, polarized) to Jupiter retro in Capricorn; an aspect still in effect today. It feels good to celebrate or acknowledge progress made. The Moon is then in a quincunx aspect (150 deg, complex) to Venus in Cancer, then, in a square aspect to Neptune in Pisces, as confusion and illusions are dispelled. 

Thursday August 27^th — The Moon in Sagittarius is in a conjunction aspect (0 deg, combining) to Ketu and trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Mars early today. This could trigger a depressed state of mind.  Mars–Moon trine aspect in Sadge activates the political alliances with emotional sensitivity.  Ketu may then connect this with past karmic relations. Standing up for personal beliefs ignites the issues of the day. The Moon ingress to Capricorn by mid-day, with a trine aspect to the Sun for more optimistic reports, and a sextile aspect (60 deg, helpful) to Ceres in Pisces for a generational contract.  Venus in Cancer and in a trine aspect to Neptune and in an opposition aspect (180 deg, polarized) to Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn and a tendency to avoid conflict with escapist dreams.

Friday August 28^th — The Moon in Capricorn forms a trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Uranus in Taurus with a will to succeed (trine aspect) in efforts to reclaim legitimacy (earth signs). A trine aspect from the Moon to Mercury in Virgo for agendas that succeed as the Moon then forms a conjunction aspect (0 deg, combining) with Jupiter in Cap. for an expanded public following. The Moon is also sextile aspect (60 deg, helpful) to Neptune overnight with an opposition aspect (180 deg, polar) to Venus in Cancer. Detractors make efforts to dissolve the progress of the political majority.

Saturday August 29^th — The Moon in Capricorn combines (0 deg aspect) with Pluto as the national mood coalesces and in the opposition aspect (180 deg, polarized) to Venus in Cancer rejects the self-indulgence of candidates for high office. Personal views shift to form a majority consensus. Mercury in Virgo is now in a partile (exact) trine aspect (120 deg, flowing) to Jupiter in Cap, with clarity on issues of primary importance. The Sun in Virgo in an opposition aspect to Ceres in Pisces incorporates the generational divide on the issues of employment (Virgo) while Mercury in an opposition aspect to Neptune seeks to dispel the issues of poverty. The Moon is in a conjunction aspect to Saturn retro in Cap late in the day, confirming a tradition, a narrow view of authority.

Sunday August 30^th — A cultural conflict that ignited over police brutality gains strength with the repeated incidents, and without a resolution, as Mars separates from the square aspect (90 deg, harsh) to Saturn.  The Moon ingress to Aquarius is a singleton with no other planets in air signs.  The Moon makes a sextile aspect (60 deg, helpful) to Chiron in Aries as caution is applied, and a square aspect to Uranus retro in Taurus follows. The Moon is the dispositor of Uranus, so the conflict gains in sympathy. Idealist thinking results. Mercury in Virgo reaches the partile opposition aspect (180 deg, focused) to Neptune in Pisces, as the views of the oppressed finally gain an audience. The Moon in a quincunx aspect (150 deg, complex) to the Sun in Virgo advancing ideals for a resolution, and a briefly existing Yod formation to the Sun with Chiron also in a quincunx aspect to the Sun.

Monday August 31^st — The Moon in Aquarius makes quincunx aspects (150 deg, complex) to Mercury in Virgo and Venus in Cancer, for a Yod formation, an indication that creative solutions could be found. Mercury in Virgo approaches the trine aspect with Pluto in Capricorn -— appealing with practical solutions can succeed in modifying the government policy. 

Tuesday September 1^st – The Moon ingress to Pisces in the early morning hours is void-of-course until the Full Moon late in the day. During the void-of-course hours, signing documents is ill-advised. The Full Moon just 23 minutes after midnight EDT could be a breakthrough achievement with the Moon in a partile sextile aspect (60 deg, helpful) to Uranus in Taurus, avoiding a shutdown with Venus also in opposition aspect (180 deg, polarized) to Saturn in Capricorn, when agreements may be reached.

Thanks for reading this preview of the week ahead. Stay safe, wear your mask and watch the distance.

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Gimelstar
August 25, 2020
Jerusalem