ARIES: An interlude (pause) is occurring in your relationships with others. It may feel different and disconcerting. The reality is that a balance is taking place, so you can ponder upon many things and then make a choice. You might feel separate from others and may feel an inability to move forward. These are assessment tools. Two paths appear. Be very attentive.

TAURUS: The work of consciousness (awareness) proceeds and you find yourself dedicated especially to nature and the elements. At times there’s strife, which Taurus does not like. However, its purpose is to accelerate awareness. You are entering deeper into a path of healing, an art you will later bring forth. There’s much work to accomplish to “restore the Plan on Earth.” You’re doing  (and preparing) your part.

GEMINI: You would do well to take up the study of the Purpose of the Evolution in our solar system. This is a large and in-depth study only entered into and comprehended through the Ageless Wisdom. Your mind seeks truth as your heart seeks expanded consciousness. Here is your prayer: “I offer my will to the Great Will.” Then the group of study to which you belong appears.

CANCER: More and more you’re called to “nurture form.” Perhaps this takes place in the garden, where you intuitively work. Perhaps it’s preparing and providing food which nurtures others. Perhaps it’s simply to rest a while in nature and observe (and talk with) birds in the air (like St. Francis of Assisi). As you combine love with intelligence you create a fertile field for everyone’s gifts to come forth. You are generous.

LEO: Notice the opposing forces in your life these days. First, your thinking process, from lower mind to higher abstract mind thinking. During these days of choice comes a place of no return; we must choose the future path. Something I want to tell you. No one is an island. Sometimes you wish you were. However, Libra says you must make compromises and learn to negotiate – difficult for Leo. However, the most successful kings and queens have mastered these. You can also.

VIRGO: I can tell you’re weighing and choosing options. You’re wondering should you simply drop the ways you’ve been thinking and feeling or start over on another project, one more expansive and inclusive. Look back from where you’ve come. What are your strengths, what have you accomplished? Make sure your gentleness is authentic.

LIBRA: The Libra light will shine from the sun to the moon this full moon, a potent full moon for you. We’re at the halfway point of the astrological year. Libra signifies the scales, the balance and the harvest. You realize harmony and diplomacy are wise ways of being. Your instinctive nature also knows community and sharing helps us survive the upcoming winter. A door of/to forgiveness has opened. Will you pass through?

SCORPIO: You seek the mysteries, always. You are the “mystery” of the zodiac. Hardly anyone understands Scorpio. You like it that way. One of the mysteries of Libra is that there are two doors, and one must be chosen. Either door is good. One leads to a solitary life, filled with tests and trials to see if you’re discipleship material. The other leads to gestation in form and matter, waiting for a later birth and opportunity. You know which to choose.

SAGITTARIUS: The life of Sag is filled with multiple influences. The higher (Soul) and lower selves (personality) are always oscillating, seeking rest and relaxation. A certain tension of choice exists. Presently the movement is accelerated, the need to choose becomes a tension, and duality is apparent everywhere. What helps (in balancing) is having a “mission” in life, having a horse to ride, and doing lots of walking in wildernesses. Contemplation results.

CAPRICORN: Somewhere, everywhere there seems to be added conflict. Let’s give it purpose. Through conflict we are able to observe (and express!) inner battles. During this month an interlude (balance and quietness) occurs, so you can consider new choices. Desires turns into aspirations (a Soul quality). Something’s released. Also, when someone acts out, it means they don’t understand how to act differently. Be their transformation and their grace.

AQUARIUS: Here are a few things to do this autumn. Define the decisions to be made. Bring projects to a completion (harvest). Learn to negotiate with finesse. Strengthen all interactions and partnerships through recognition of gifts. Realize what you give, returns ten-fold. Give more. Share what you know to be just. Defend others’ rights. Those with culture, intelligence and education will be attracted to you. Tend to your home.

PISCES: At times, working with money can be difficult. Let’s start over here. It’s good and right to be fair with money. Ask and take what is yours. Be truthful about the money owed you. Truth will hold you. Choices will be apparent this month and usually you step aside from decisions. However, this is a most important time and the choice you make determines the rest of your life: where you will live, whom you will work with, the quality of your health. Choice is an Initiation.

Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

ARIES: An interesting planetary configuration is occurring between Pluto and the other planets. Especially for you, Aries. A connection between your work in the world and relationships, partnerships. It’s best to focus on Right Relations in both areas because Venus is at play here. Venus calls for an intelligent heart and loving mind. Have this intentional commitment and “Providence provides the rest.”

TAURUS: What I wrote for Aries, applies to all the signs. For you, too Taurus, because Venus is your ruler. There’s a connection between your day-to-day work/tasks and service to the idea of justice, teachings and/or travel. All ideas become ideals. You may be called to lead, to educate, to illuminate (your constant task). You must, simultaneously, take care of your health (your entrustment) and maintain vitality. Your teachings balance (grow) people’s minds.

GEMINI: So many things to tell you as I look at your chart. The past, in review, is eliminating a previous sense of self. You must (perhaps are already) provide praise to others and not withhold it or be wry or dry or ironic. A very focused level of creativity is being formed within you, being called forth from you, or you are recognizing creativity in others. In the meantime, what do others have that you wish you had? Transformation will move forward now.

CANCER: If I could use only one word in this eighty-five-word message, it would be HOME. And so, what’s occurring there? What imbalance is seeking a new balance? What disharmony seeks a new level of harmony? What’s needed for you to feel more at home? Talking, sharing, tending, restructuring soothing, comforting. These are words that apply to your needs and to your home life in relation to others. What must change? What’s the story here?

LEO: Multiple planets are influencing your communication house (3rd) and Pluto’s influencing your world of day-to-day, service and small animals (6th). Something vital needs communicating, to you or from you. Whatever it is may feel like a disruption. But the goal is for a new level of Right Relations. From now on your daily life and work will go through a transformative stage, beginning slowly and gaining momentum. What scientific things would be good to learn?

VIRGO: The planets influencing your 2nd (values) and 5th (creativity, will) houses assist in your awareness to and relationship with money, finances. They ask what are your personal resources, how do you use material resources? Do you see them as life energies or simply as possessions to be used only for the self? It’s important at this time to ponder, write down, define and articulate your spiritual values. Gains result with the right use of resources.

LIBRA: Perhaps, out of necessity, you’ve become self-protective, even secretive, about something. Do you feel guilt for choices recently made (or will make)? Are you reassessing relationships with parents, perhaps mother, in order to understand what was given to you as a child and what wasn’t? Do you feel your early life prepared you for the present? Or do you harbor scary experiences, fears and sadnesses? Over time they will transform. You will see the Truth. And heal.

SCORPIO: So much of what you hear you believe (know) to be untruths. You know much of accepted information, education, science and history, is actually not real. Instead of questioning, you observe and instinctively search for reality, the truth of all matters, and encoded messages. You’re then able to communicate to others with intelligence and decisiveness the actual happenings in the world. Many resist your gifts. Few understand. Do not be deterred. The Truth is out there and you unveil it. Careful.

SAGITTARIUS: You know how to build resources. You know that sentimentality is part of why you have, keep and cherish certain possessions. You’re driven at times to have and make money. You don’t share easily. It’s not selfishness. It’s pride of ownership (like Taurus). However, in the times to come, as certain things will no longer be necessary, you will learn more about having less, change and transformation. Strength and innate understanding will hold you. You will then teach others about resiliency.

CAPRICORN: Let’s just tell the truth here. Your intensity is very high, along with leadership, abilities, and personal magnetism. These are not compliments. These are realities about how your presence is experienced by others. Recognizing this allows you to understand why others may struggle with you, turn away, protect themselves and at times be defensive. Dr. Oz says, “We must praise excellence.” I agree. However, most people don’t, can’t (yet) do this. They turn away, intimidated. Understand that Caps are like the Sun, a light Supernal. You carry wisdom. You’re often alone. It’s purposeful.

AQUARIUS: For the times to come you will experience a growth of perceptive intuition, unexpectedly uncover secrets and dreams may be very interesting. As world energies become more complex you will need more private time for absorption and reflection. Don’t repress emotions or deep needs. Stay away from anything addictive. Help others in all ways. Some Aquarians become healers.

PISCES: You will not be on the sidelines as the changes continue to accelerate in our world. You cannot be. You are (and will be) an effective leader with a strong sense of ideals, great intelligence and great power. Many will misunderstand this power, thinking it is power-over. They will not understand your power as “power-with.” They will miss your importance. Let them fall away. You are a leader within social change. Step forward with confidence. Get some sturdy shoes.

Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

ARIES: Through autumn you will consider many things related to Taurus — comfort, your value system, finances, resources and earning power. An interesting (perhaps fleeting) thought may concern worthiness — are you worthy to seek what you don’t yet have? It’s a good time to create a system of saving, of appropriate spending that prepares for an unusual future, and to seek those in need to share your wealth with. You are wealthy in multiple ways.

TAURUS: The past is no longer viable, available or even of interest. Only the present/future is important. However, as the present changes moment by moment and the future isn’t formed yet, your focus is to create an attitude of freedom so that you can be completely adaptable to any situation. This allows you to create community anywhere.  Put food and water aside for the many coming to you for stability and aid. Your environment needs ordering.

GEMINI: For several months you stand behind the scenes perhaps seeking spiritual protection or refuge. You know that true refuge is only found when we raise our personality to the Soul (and later to the Will of God). For now, notice your compassion, empathy and sensitivity deepening. You also might consider a gluten-free diet. Help others more, serve them more. You’re the carrier of joy. Distribute it.

CANCER: Your inner self begins to formulate long-range goals. Consider what you want to accomplish before you die and enter into a greater spiritual realm of reality. Are you aware that state of mind, when we transition, is how we will continue when we return (rebirth) to Earth? This is a broad and deep level of thinking, planning and creating goals for our next lifetime. Understanding this, many turn to you for help.

LEO: The integrity and honesty you bring to your work holds you steady in the light as others assess your virtues and qualities for the purpose of a later promotion, new work opportunity, award or credential. You’ve gained through experience, service and study. Be in “everyone’s corner” so everyone’s in the limelight, everyone’s recognized and rewarded. Assess career goals and praise others who have helped you along the way.

VIRGO: You become intellectually curious (more so), desire further education and travel. A feeling of optimism surrounds all that you do. Write more (or begin to write), describing your days and nights in ways only an observant Virgo can write. Tolerance creates a deeper understanding. These virtues gestate within you till Christmas day. Your health is strong.

LIBRA: You know the difference between power-over and power-with. You share power as much as possible, seeking to include others, always creating balance, sharing resources. Having left manipulation behind, you are able to be emotionally vulnerable. Startling revelations begin to occur, providing you with psychological understanding leading to personal transformation. New things come to you. You are happy.

SCORPIO: Very quietly you begin to seek a deeper intimacy. If already committed to another, you establish more solidity and expand depth in your relationship. Partnerships, negotiations and contractual agreements become your focus. Different cultures and people are of interest. All interactions are successful. Challenges from the past are settled. You become an advisor eventually, become popular and stand before the public. What is no longer useful slips away.

SAGITTARIUS: Jupiter, your ruler, is retrograde. What does this mean for you? The introduction says a lot. But of course there’s more. A certain joy will be experienced. You’ll see the outcome and benefits of your work and know your work is exceptional. You seek to serve others differently. Small tasks become important. You have true pride in your work and your integrity increases. A small animal may find you irresistible.

CAPRICORN: You’re quite imaginative. Self-expression, creativity and a sense of inner freedom are felt throughout the rest of the year and well into the next. A foundation is being built that later leads to recognition and reward. A hidden talent, one you’ve known about yet didn’t quite use, comes forth again and you discover a new aspect and gift of self. Sometimes all you think about is travel. Soon.
AQUARIUS: Your thoughts center on home, family, property, land, community and things domestic. You ask yourself what is most comfortable in terms of your living situation. You consider what security and safety means to you and how to create a home that provides these. You have an inner stability and you want that to manifest in your outer living situation. Nurture others. A sense of well-being pervades.

PISCES: Experiences you are having in life, especially with the world at large are providing you with increased knowledge that turns into revelations that change your psychological beliefs. Knowledge is expanding you at the speed of light. Tend to your bicycle or car carefully. Equally tend to messages from others. Expand technologically. New friends are made. They are ancient (friends), actually. You’re seen as a gift.

Risa’s Astrology: Aug. 25-31

Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

ARIES: Being creative is now your new important self-identity. The making of new archetypes, a creative endeavor, is pursuing your every moment. Continuing for the next seven years, you’re called to respond in multiple different ways within your work and thinking. You will then be recognized as an innovator, risk-taker, visionary.

TAURUS: Everything connected with home must hold your attention. There’s much to be done there. Go slowly. Also, your digestion may become overloaded quickly. Be very careful with foods. Allergies could erupt unexpectedly. Hours in the sun are not wise.

GEMINI: Again I advise you to read everything I write so you can gather enough esoteric wisdom for your esoteric journal so you have an intelligent framework that unifies all information and all polarities. This unification is called synthesis. The foundation you’re seeking, your true foundation, then emerges.

CANCER: Communication flows, becomes less difficult and you feel loved and cared for. Family is your source of joy. This is not true for everyone. You do need to discuss finances and resources while sharing with loved ones. Your resources allow different aspects of spirit to enter matter.

LEO: Somewhere, somehow, with someone, you’re wanted and loved. The past, poised amidst a group of friends or lovers from long ago, is asking you for forgiveness and the ability to value every life experience. You’re also asked to offer (internally) love to everyone — past, present and future.

VIRGO: This is a special time. Even if you sense money or resources are restricted or held back, let yourself rest until this particular time is over and a new state of balance arises. If you sense everything’s being restructured, you’re right.

LIBRA: You wonder how to accommodate a sense of self within relationships. In one you need a new rhythm. With self you need self-discipline that creates new daily life structures. Exercise is vital. Daily life seems ever so complicated. In learning how to navigate the waters of change you must begin to love, first.

SCORPIO: Try not to plunge carelessly into other people’s money or resources. Maintain poise within the constant variations of your thoughts. New direction and new values are about to appear. Evaluate all communications.

SAGITTARIUS: Are you in a state of difficulty that seems never-ending? As a new sense of self rises up from the past, your normal balance can’t be found, having gone underground like Persephone. Your thinking is muddled at times. Your home … is it comforting?

CAPRICORN: Capricorns are experiencing profound transformations. At some points they feel hidden. At other times, they wonder if death is soon? This is not a physical death. It’s how transformation feels. Some Caps are experiencing money difficulties. Do you need help in this?

AQUARIUS: We come into incarnation hoping to fulfill tasks. In one particular lifetime we begin to perfect our particular gifts. We become happy and joyful and life feels luminous. We then bring humanity a new rhythm of thought. This is accelerating within you. Share it.

PISCES: What has dissolved is being refined and something new will be created. What has hurt will become a healing and you will use this to heal, help and uplift others. Stay within a garden most of the time and maintain solitude.