The Week Ahead: 6-12 August 2023
The Week Ahead is a comprehensive look at both the weekly planetary information as well as the daily forecast. The planetary information presented is from daily astrological charts over the course of the week that aligns with the planetary governor for each day, while the daily information is gleaned from each day’s I Ching-based Human Design chart, runes from both the Elder Futhark, geomancy, and numerology. The astrological and Human Design charts are cast for 8:00 am Pacific time.
Retrograde Planets – Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Overall Outlook
Learning to have empathy for yourself is as important as the empathy you show others. A new path may open that leads you to an entirely new direction. Anger, frustration, or overreaction may be possible this week, especially if you feel others are trying to control you in any manner. With both Venus and Saturn in retrograde, there may be issues with harmony and/or intimacy and feeling secure.
The Sun
12th House/Leo
Specific influences: 6, Tiwaz, Albus, Human Design Gate/Line 7.1 Authoritarian; Moon Phase: Waning, Disseminating
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. As with last week, your responses may reflect more ego than is necessary. If so, spend some time in nature to reflect and nurture your mind, body, and spirit so that you arrive at a more creative solution. Your natural empathy for others creates a space for healing. Now you need to apply the same to yourself. At the end of the week, a lack of impulse control may occur.
With the Moon in its disseminating phase, you’re motivated to share information with others. Offer guidance where needed on Sunday, 6 August 2023, but avoid trying to control the overall situation. This may be a time when both your knowledge ideals are tested, and clarity will be important to maintain.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (8th/Aries 8/6; 9th/Taurus 8/7-9; 9th/Gemini 8/9; 10th/Gemini 8/10-11, 10th/Cancer 8/12)
Specific Influences: 7, Algiz, Tristitia, Human Design Gate/Line 27.4 Generosity; Moon Phase: Waning, Disseminating
The Moon’s interaction with the various signs throughout the week impacts an individual’s emotions, moods, and vulnerabilities. At the beginning of the week, you take an independent path as you’re drawn to synchronicities and the messages they bring. You may also pursue study or travel that involves spirituality or experiencing other cultures. As the week progresses, your curiosity leads you to consider new ideas that you can then share with others. On the career front, you want to be recognized as someone with an innovative perspective, however, you may feel insecure if others don’t support your ideas. If so, your feelings will inform you if you’re on the right path, or if it’s time to go in a new direction. At the end of the week, an unexpected situation may cause you concern and it may be necessary to step back to more fully understand what’s happening before reacting.
Someone else’s grief may lead them on Monday, 7 August 2023, to see everything from a negative mindset or to overshare without any personal boundaries. If so, support that person without judgment and from a higher perspective.
Mars
1st House/Virgo
Specific Influences: 8; Ehwaz, Populus, Human Design Gate/Line 47.2 Ambition; Moon Phase: Waning, 3rd Quarter 3:28a
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. Over the week, your confidence is strong and you’re eager to interact with others and express your ideas and plans for the future. However, you may also be prone to anger or frustration during this time, and you may need another outlet to deal with those feelings. Although you are able to rise to that challenge, it may be that you need a different perspective or some out-of-the-box thinking to avoid any further overreaction.
As the Moon travels into its 3rd quarter phase, although you act from a place of strength, adaptation on Tuesday, 8 August 2023 may be challenging at times. An unexpected change may impact achieving your goals. Or, a relationship, either personal or work-related, may take your attention away from the task at hand and you may end up following along instead of leading the pack.
Mercury
1st/Virgo
Specific Influences: 9; Perthro, Conjunctio; Human Design Gate/Line 64.3 Overextension; Moon Phase: Waning, 3rd Quarter
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Although your focus is intense during this period and you solve problems easily, you may experience challenges from others who wish to control the narrative. If so, you may become obsessive and overly critical to maintain your independence.
On Wednesday, 9 August 2023, you may realize that you’ve overextended yourself and there aren’t enough resources to carry on. If so, you may need to reach out to someone with more experience who can help you determine your next move.
Jupiter
9th House/Taurus
Specific Influences: 1, Mannaz, Albus, Human Design Gate/Line 2.2 Genius; Moon Phase: Waning, 3rd Quarter
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. At the beginning of the week, you pursue new goals with enthusiasm and drive. You can see the bigger picture and use that awareness to solve problems that stand in your way. In fact, you’re so optimistic that you feel like you can accomplish anything.
Your natural awareness and intrinsic timing on Thursday, 10 August 2023 demonstrate to others your leadership, knowledge, and wisdom. You understand your role within the group and you’re ready to integrate your own perspective with others.
Venus
Retrograde; 12th/Leo
Friday Influences: 11, Uruz, Caput Draconis, Human Design Gate/Line 4.3 Irresponsibility; Moon Phase: Waning, 3rd Quarter
Venus, the planet of attraction, happiness, harmony, and beauty, reflects the feminine aspect within and how an individual loves and expresses intimacy as well as self-worth. With Venus in retrograde until the beginning of September, there may be issues with intimacy and harmony with your self-worth suffering. A partner may not meet your needs over the week and you’re reluctant to commit fully to the relationship. Close friendships may also undergo some stress during this time. Having patience may be challenging, but it’s worth it in the end.
You can shape your own reality on Friday, 11 August 2023, if you allow higher awareness to inform your perceptions. Otherwise, self-discipline may be off and you’re unable to apply yourself to new opportunities that are coming your way.
Saturn
Retrograde; 7th/Pisces, 6th/Pisces 8/7-12
Specific Influences: 3, Sowilo, Populus, Human Design Gate/Line 55.6 Selfishness; Moon Phase: Waning, Balsamic
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. Over the week you value structure in your daily routine and become nervous when unexpected situations arise. This is particularly true if it involves your health. You may choose to isolate yourself from others during this time and reevaluate more personal aspects of your life. Toward the end of the week, self-esteem issues may impact feeling secure, even if others respect your ability to achieve your goals.
Although you may come across as materialistic on Saturday, 12 August 2023, in reality, your perspective will, in the long run, benefit others if you can express yourself with a higher purpose. You have much to offer but you also need to learn how to collaborate with others.
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