The Esoteric Forecast: 20-26 August 2023
The Weekly Esoteric Forecast 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 – Mercury (8/23, 12:59p), Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Overall Outlook
The week may bring obstacles along with emotional insecurity. Seek counsel from a trusted advisor if necessary, and be aware of the impact of Mercury’s retrograde influence on communications and perceptions. You may benefit from some time on your own to reflect. Financial or health concerns may increase at the end of the week.
The Sun
12th House/Leo; 12th House/Virgo 8/23-26
Sunday’s influences: 2, Tiwaz, Puella, Human Design Gate/Line 29.4 Directness; Moon Phase: Waxing, New
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. At the beginning of the week, your emotions may be off and your energy reserves may be less than what you need to get things done. Give yourself additional time and be prepared to drop expectations and rely on your intuition or empathic awareness to inform your decisions. As the week progresses, it may feel as if nothing is going your way and everywhere you look there are obstacles that keep you from moving forward. As the Sun enters Virgo on Wednesday, you may feel the need to get organized. However, on Saturday, your ambition wanes a bit and you focus more on supporting others.
A direct approach to challenges on Sunday, 20 August 2023 may be more useful than waiting for something to happen or for someone else to take the first step. This is a day to assert yourself instead of allowing your focus to become scattered.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (2nd/Libra 8/20-21; 2nd/Scorpio 8/22; 3rd/Scorpio 8/23; 3rd/Sagittarius 8/24; 4th/Sagittarius 8/25; 4th/Capricorn 8/26)
Monday’s Influences: 3, Ansuz, Amissio, Human Design Gate/Line 32.6 Tranquility; Moon Phase: Waxing, Crescent
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 may seek emotional balance by purchasing new possessions; however, doing so may hinder your ability to move forward with a new opportunity. It may be that your need for drama is creating the internal crisis you’re experiencing when a more rational perspective may alleviate the stress you feel. As the week progresses, avoid taking the bait or becoming triggered by the behavior of others. You may also help someone explore their own past issues, and provide insight that can lead the person to a new perspective. At the end of the week, spend time at home to regain a more structured experience, especially if you’re feeling out of sorts or ill-tempered.
Accepting change may be difficult on Monday, 21 August 2023, especially if not all the facts are known. Stay focused on the details and your hesitance to move forward may dissipate. There may be more security than you realize.
Mars
1st House/Virgo
Tuesday Influences: 22, Eihwaz, Fortuna Minor, Human Design Gate/Line 6.5 Arbitration; Moon Phase: Waxing, Crescent
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. However, over the week, although you’re eager to express your plans for the future, your need for independence and self-expression ideally should be balanced with pragmatism. Your ideas inspire others, but in order that you can maximize your creativity, you need to control your impulsivity. Toward the end of the week, you may experience a strong physical attraction to someone that may not be appropriate.
On Tuesday, 22 August 2023, the 22 Master numerology may help you manifest a new opportunity or new path. That said, you need to keep your vibrational awareness high to understand the energy involved. You may need outside counsel from someone with more experience who can help keep you headed in a positive direction.
Mercury – Retrograde begins at 12:59p
1st/Virgo
Wednesday Influences: 5, Ehwaz, Albus, Human Design Gate/Line 47.6 Futility; Moon Phase: Waxing, Crescent
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Your curiosity and independence draw in others, and your focus on issues of a metaphysical nature helps foster some interesting conversation. Over the week, you readily solve problems with your precise attention to detail, however, you may also be overly critical of your own process. And with Mercury beginning Retrograde on Wednesday, watch for anything to go awry. At the end of the week, you share your experiences and the knowledge you’ve gained.
You realize on Wednesday, 23 August 2023, that a situation you’re dealing with is nothing more than an exercise in futility. No real solutions are possible and the only way out is to remain adaptable. Rely on a close partner for advice and support and perhaps together, you can find an innovative solution. But again, with Mercury beginning its Retrograde today, double-check everything.
Jupiter
9th House/Taurus
Thursday Influences: 6, Gebo, Carcer, Human Design Gate/Line 2.3 Patience; Moon Phase: Waxing, 1st Quarter at 2:58a at 01°Sg00
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. At the beginning of the week, your commitment is lacking because you’re focusing on experiences that are transitory in nature, and you would benefit from a better understanding of the overall picture. It may help to reflect on your goals and the support that is there to achieve them. At the end of the week, you may need some time on your own to rest and get things in order.
A partnership may form on Thursday, 24 August 2023 that can provide some necessary assistance. Although you may feel hesitant to collaborate with someone else, this new partner may have the experience necessary to help you reach your goals. Even though your current situation has been frustrating, have patience and remember that there is always more to learn.
Venus – Retrograde
11th House/Leo
Friday’s Influences: 9, Jera, Laetitia, Human Design Gate/Line 7.5 The General; Moon Phase: Waxing, New
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. Throughout the week, you surround yourself with friends who love to socialize and have fun. However, there could be someone early in the week who needs your support and insight. As the week progresses, your financial security may come into play resulting in an uncomfortable moment between you and a partner.
Observation and clarity are key on Friday, 25 August 2023 so that you avoid coming across as controlling or authoritarian. Otherwise, what you manifest could result in some unintended consequences.
Saturn – Retrograde
6th House/Pisces
Saturday’s Influences: 8, Wunjo, Albus, Human Design Gate/Line 55.5 Growth; Moon Phase: Waxing, 1st Quarter
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. You value structure in your daily routine and when that’s impacted, you can become nervous or fearful. During the week, your timing may be off, or it could be something health-related that keeps you from achieving your goals. And, though it may feel as if nothing is going your way and obstacles are in your path, in the end, a path could open to a more self-disciplined experience.
As you strive for success, you’re ready on Saturday, 26 August 2023 to acknowledge when consultation with others is beneficial and when your leadership is more than enough to get the job done. At the end of the day, you understand that it’s the job, not the personalities involved, that is important.
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