The Moon & Astrology; How it affects our daily life: Transiting Moon in Cancer August 2024: Mercury goes Direct: Venus enters Libra

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House

• Date: August 28 @4:47am (ET) @1:47am (PT)
  
• Moon Sign: Cancer
  
• Moon Phase: 4th
• Void-of-Course: August 30 @ 11:24am (ET) @ 8:24am (PT) to moon into Leo a few hours later
• Opportunity Period: August 28 @4:56 am (ET) @1:56am (PT) to Moon into Leo on the 30th: “Very good opportunity to implement changes and return to projects that were stuck during the Mercury’s retrograde period.” PB

What does it all mean?

• The moon is happy in the sign of Cancer because the moon rules this sign.
• Being sympathetic towards the worries of others is easier, we are more empathetic now. 
• We can be more nurturing when there is a cancer moon
• Domestic chores and responsibilities may be easier to do now, in fact some of us may be very happy making our home comfortable and safe
• Cooking may be fun to do now,  so go ahead and try out that new recipe
• The more emotionally sensitive of us, may take offense or feel slighted or more vulnerable during the Cancer moon… Caution is advised though, check your facts before you “accuse”. 
• Some of us may feel needy, while others of us are happy to be the needed, helping our loved ones feel secure. Caution is advised that some of us can go over board on the needy thing during this moon period, so be careful if you don’t want to “scare” someone off… 
• It’s a time for cuddles, caring, and home cooked meals :) 
• This may be a good time to do some tidy up and mini reno’s on the house.  
• This may be a positive time for: Beauty treatments, Brewing beer, Buying antiques, Buying for speculation, Can foods, Collect on debts, Hair cut (for growth) and plant bulbs from seeds.
• This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts.
• Moon in Cancer: (these folk really feel the influence of the moon, emotions may be close to the surface).
• Ascendant in Cancer:
• Sun in Cancer:
• Moon in the 4th house:
• Aspects to the Moon, or planets in the 4th house
• To a lessor extent, those who have personal planets in Capricorn

NOTES: 

Wednesday August 28:

• The Moon makes two aspects,  a Quincunx to Mercury in Aquarius and a sextile to the Sun in Virgo. Quincunx is an aspect between two planets who have absolutely nothing in common… feelings of frustration and obligations and perhaps being pushed towards something you don’t want to do… Co-operation is suggested, and if you have to “cave in” just grit your teeth and tell yourself over and over that this too shall pass… :).
• The Sextile represents two planets who get along wonderfully, this may appease the challenges from the Quincunx.
• Venus in Virgo shows an opposition to Neptune in Pisces. Oppositions are exactly what they say, two planets in opposition to each other, each seeing their way as the correct way… this can produce some upheaval, perhaps even a stalemate? However, even though they are opposite, they can compromise if the outcome is important to both. 

Wednesday August 28: Mercury turns direct at 5:14pm (ET) @ 2:14pm (PT).

• Mercury is currently back in the sign of Leo. He began his retrograde journey in Virgo. Until September 3, Mercury will be moving in slow motion, which means that we still need to be vigilant about our emails and messages, as confusion or misunderstandings may still occur… as can glitches with technology and transportation upsets… However, the good news is the impact will be much less. 

Thursday August 29: Venus enters Libra @9:23am (ET) @6:23am (PT):

• Venus is the ruler of Libra, so she is very comfortable here…  We can feel more friendly and up to socializing when Venus is about, it’s a feel good time that’s needed.. Which may mean we aren’t into doing too much work, so business meetings might be more about socializing than getting any thing done…
• Venus rules money, so watch out for a bonus, or other financial rewards… 

Thursday August 29:

• Venus in Libra Trines Mercury in Aquarius. Trines are planets of the same element, they understand each other and have an ease of communication not seen with other aspects… Lots could get done under this aspect, but will it is the question? Because the trine is so comfy and at ease, it’s very easy to not do anything, as the trine does have the reputation of being a “lazy” aspect… 
• The Moon shows two aspects, a Trine to Saturn in Pisces and a Square to Chiron in Aries. Planets square to each other are irritated with each, they rub each other the wrong way… but sometimes this can be a good thing as it encourages “competition” and prompts us to do the best that we can… 

Friday August 30th:

• The moon shows 2 aspects: A sextile to Uranus in Taurus, A Trine to Neptune in Pisces. 
• The Moon enters the sign of Leo @ 1:09pm (ET) @10:09am (PT).