Thursday, Aug. 18: Follow your intuition and discover your heart’s desire. But concentration may be a challenge, so adjust your thinking and then take it easier. He has two Oscars but also is well-known as the founder of the Sundance Film Festival. Happy 86th to Robert Redford.
Friday, Aug. 19: It’s the day of the third-quarter moon in Taurus with the moon conjunct Mars, making for tons of earthy energy. This could, courtesy of Pluto, give rise to one or more of the seven deadly sins. Be careful out there. Married three times, the late Toronto-born actor Christopher Plummer tied the knot the first time on Aug. 19, 1956, to actor Tammy Grimes.
Saturday, Aug. 20: Today, Mars enters Gemini. This is one of the most important transits of the year, because Mars will spend a long period of time in Gemini, due to its retrograde. Are we ready for seven months of this? Mars in Gemini can’t stay still, but when retrograde, Mars will be forced to slow down, reflect and be patient. Pay attention to any themes that come up today. It’s very likely these themes will come under scrutiny in the next few months. Twenty-two years ago today, rookie Tiger Woods tied Ben Hogan’s record of three PGA tournament in his first year on the tour.
Sunday, Aug. 21: Even though imagination is very active, it may also be very confusing. Take time to heal differences and enjoy the positive results. It was on Aug. 21, 1869, that American business magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt married his cousin, a Canadian woman named Frank Armstrong Crawford in London, Ont.
Monday, Aug. 22: Late tonight, the sun enters Virgo. Whether you live in the northern or in the southern hemisphere, Virgo is the “get ready for the next season” time of the year. Virgo’s role is to ensure that our affairs are in order – the harvest has been safely gathered and we’re prepared for the next chapter of our lives. The Virgo season is the best time of the year to fix what’s not working, get organized, and do self-development work. After Ted Williams, the top player in Boston Red Sox history is Carl Yastrzemski. In 23 seasons, he was voted an all-star 18 times.
Tuesday, Aug. 23: Being open to new ideas without overreacting and acting harshly makes for the best of the beginning of Virgo, 2022. On Aug. 23, 2005, a tropical storm began to form over the Bahamas. Soon it would be known as Hurricane Katrina, which caused terrible damage, especially in New Orleans.
Wednesday, Aug. 24: Today, Uranus goes retrograde in Taurus. Uranus is the planet of awareness – it’s the magnifying glass that helps us see what we couldn’t otherwise see. When Uranus is direct, this awareness comes from the world outside – through messages, events or other people. When Uranus is retrograde, the awareness comes from the inside. It’s been exactly one year since the death of Charlie Watts, acclaimed drummer for the Rolling Stones.
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