The Vibrational Astrology Diary
by Linda Berry*
Today, Sunday (8/16/20), the strongest vibrational influence comes from the Sun joining with Mercury and Mars (4*). This vibration is about the importance of studying and learning more in the areas you are concerned about. There is a flow of energy here into mental activity. This is combined with a strong need today for harmonious interactions and for peace among people coming from a smooth flow of actions that are supportive and affirming. This is combined with stepping back and seeing the big picture and responding to it creatively. There is a potential here for new insights and new solutions to old problems that have the potential to bring large scale actions that will shift the general dynamic around us. The best thing to do today is to reach out for new information, there may be something we will learn today that will help us understand things better and act more effectively.
The Sabian Symbols of our Featured Planets: Sun, Mercury and Mars
The message from the featured planet positions is that you will have to rely on your own internal resources and preparation without the aid of other people in order to get through the very challenging, demanding circumstances you are now facing. You are experiencing the results of your choices and the reflection back into your life of the patterns you carry within you.
| 25 Leo = Sun, Mercury |
| A large camel crossing the desert |
| You are relying on your internal resources and preparation rather than using others as your reference point in order to move through very challenging, demanding circumstances with strength, determination, and endurance, cleansing your ego and letting go of self absorption and/or you are depending on others in very demanding situations refusing to prepare properly yourself and turning to others when you find yourself coming up short without the resources and reserves necessary to complete your tasks |
| 25 Aries = Mars |
| A double promise |
| You are experiencing the double promise of (1) the realm of spirit ever present as the life of all that is with its promise to honor your free will choices and (2) the realm of matter that is embracing you with its promise to faithfully reflect back to you the patterns you carry within and/or you are trying to manipulate the pattern to gain what you want without paying the price |
The AstroFrequency(s) for the day (strongest listed first)
7 (7*) Silence, Internal focus, Introversion, Turning Inward
The Dancing Two-Planet Diary
{When 2 planets interact it influences the way we want to express ourselves, our attitudes, moods, and impulses. Becoming aware of these vibrations helps us to guide these aspects of ourselves with awareness rather than being controlled by them. There are longer patterns which tend to have more impact because we feel them for several days in a row and there are quick Moon patterns that impact our moods and feelings for a window of couple of hours either side of the time given. The longer patterns are stronger and so are listed first, followed by the Moods of the Moon}
Aug 16 – Aug 18 (exact Aug 17) the Sun in Leo is joining with Mercury in Leo. This vibe begins to influence us around 1 PM and is increasing in influence until it peaks at 11:07 AM on August 17 then decreasing fading out around 10 AM on August 18. This vibration focuses on one’s mind and a new understanding of how everything is operating that brings the information needed to operate in different ways than you have previously operated.
Aug 16 – Aug 17 (exact Aug 17) Mercury in Leo is flowing freely (trine) with Mars in Aries. This vibe begins to influence us around 12 PM and is increasing in influence until it peaks at 1:29 AM on August 17 then decreasing fading out around 3 PM on August 17. This vibration is about learning and studying, finding ways to act based on new information that you may figure out.
Aug 14 – Aug 17 (exact Aug 16) the Sun in Leo is flowing freely (trine) with Mars in Aries. This vibe is increasing in influence until it peaks at 9:59 AM on August 16 then decreasing fading out around 10 PM on August 17. This vibration is about going out and acting on what you consider to be important without any consideration fo what other people want or what they think about what you are doing. There is some effort to not offend people but you are going to do what you think is important no matter what.
The Moods of the Moon
{Remember that the quick Moon patterns impact our moods and feelings for a window of a
couple of hours either side of their peak time.}
Starting at 3:33 AM, peaking at 5:33 AM, the Moon in Cancer is opposing Jupiter in Capricorn. This 4 hr period is expansive and optimistic and a good time to be involved socially with other people.
Starting at 6:28 AM, peaking at 8:28 AM, the Moon in Cancer is flowing freely (trine) with Neptune in Pisces. This 4 hr period is about involvement in your dreams and the good feelings that they bring when you imagine them as being the reality you live in.
Starting at 11:23 AM, peaking at 1:23 PM, the Moon in Cancer is opposing Pluto in Capricorn. This 4 hr period may be challenging as you find yourself over reacting to what others do being triggered by your deep past experiences.
Starting at 1:32 PM, peaking at 3:32 PM, the Moon in Cancer is acting and agitating (square) with Mars in Aries. This 4 hr period brings a strong desire to act based on your goals and direction in life. If your actions are interfered with or blocked there is a potential for frustration that in extreme situations could result in some violence.
Starting at 5:59 PM, peaking at 7:59 PM, the Moon in Cancer is opposing Saturn in Capricorn. This 4 hr period has us reevaluating our actions based on becoming aware of the long term consequences of our current behavior.
The Cyclic Patterns Diary
{These are patterns that continue over an extended period of time and you may find that rereading this periodically will help you effectively handle what we are all experiencing as our “astral weather” in this time period.}
The Third Quarter Moon was on August 11 with the Sun in Leo and the Moon in Taurus. This vibration will be influencing you until the next New Moon on August 18. This vibration is very creative especially when you are working with others in creative projects. You need to take care that you expand in reasonable ways or the project may lose its focus and get out of balance. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun is “The Zuni sun worshipers” which is about letting the fire of the divine shine through you more clearly connecting you into the universal awareness even during stress helping you to remember that all life is sacred. The Moon symbol is “Wind, clouds and haste”. This is about recognizing that you are going through changes and opening yourself up to the flow of those changes.
On August 3 the Full Moon occurred with the Moon in Aquarius and the Sun in Leo. This pattern will be influencing us until the next New Moon on August 18. This vibration is intensely spontaneous and attracted to finding new beautiful relationships. These may but are not necessarily romantic relationships. There is a strong need for freedom and a strong likelihood that you will react in this vibration. You may be prone to sense things intuitively and react to them without realizing initially what you are reacting to. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun is “An evening lawn party” which is encouraging you to branch out into new places and expand your awareness. The Moon Symbol is “People on stairs graduated upwards”. This is about recognizing that there are many levels of awareness and seeing clearly what you have learned and that you still have a lot to learn.
On July 20 the New Moon occurred with the Sun in Cancer and the Moon in Capricorn. This pattern will be influencing us until the next New Moon on August 18. This vibrational pattern brings a sensitivity to what those around you are experiencing with a strong desire to take action that will lead to a better future for everyone. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun and Moon is “A Muse weighing twins”. This is about recognizing that you consider all the factors and collect as much information as you reasonably can and then you make an intuitive decision about which way to go. You are warned to not seek perfection, it will keep you from making a decision and doing what needs to be done.
The Eclipse Season was from June 4 through July 5 and the patterns of this season will be in effect at least until the next Eclipse Season starts on November 30. The Eclipses begin by helping us to recognize that there is something special within each of us and that it is important for each of us to communicate our ideas clearly recognizing that there is a give and take to life as we share with each other. It then reminded us that we need to be adaptable and realize that we are being called to a new orientation to life. Each of us need to face our self-centeredness and reorganize ourselves to more effectively respond to the demands of ourselves and our world. We need to develop a bigger focus that encompasses all of the universe recognizing that we are part of something bigger than ourselves while at the same time being open to ancient truths that may contain wisdom that will help us to be more aware and more effective.
The Sun entered Cancer on June 20. This is the Summer Solstice, one of the 4 seasonal turning points for the year. This will be influencing us for 3 months until the Fall Equinox on September 22. This vibration is about working things through in your mind and then acting on what you figure out. The Sabian Symbol for the Moon is “Winter Frost in the Woods”. This is about each of us having all the excess trimmed away so that we can connect in with the bare essential structure within us and connect in with our innate strength. You deal with feelings of fear and loss by connecting into the core of yourself, the spiritual center of your being. This leads to you opening yourself up to the wonder and mystery of life and developing a greater awareness of your connection with others.
The Retrograde Diary: No DEGREE CHANGES today
Introductory Contact for Mars: Turning Backward of Uranus, Neptune: Reworking Patterns of Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto
{During the apparent retrograde period each planet’s movement relative to the backdrop of the stars slows down, reverses and then turns back around forward again concentrating its vibration in a particular area. There are issues that each planet focuses on during the period leading up to its turn backwards. These issues are addressed again to be reworked on during the retrograde period [in brackets] then a new understanding of these issues occurs during the post retrograde period. These issues are not from Vibrational Astrology, this is an experiment based on interpretations of the Sabian Symbols that I wrote many years ago. If an entry resonates with you, then claim it, if not, release it, it was for someone else. I would very much like your feedback on this.}
Mars {Jul 25, 2020 [Sept 9 – !Oct 13! – Nov 13] Jan 3, 2021} 15 – 28 Aries
Aug. 15 – 19: (24-25 Ari) Introductory: Are you able to experience the double promise of (1) the realm of spirit ever present as the life of all that is with its promise to honor your free will choices and (2) the realm of matter that is embracing you with its promise to faithfully reflect back to you the patterns you carry within, learning to cease trying to manipulate the pattern to gain what you want without paying the price [A double promise]
Jupiter Rx {Feb 18, 2020 [May 14 – !Jul 14! – Sep 13] Dec 6, 2020} 17 – 27 Capricorn
Aug. 11 – 24: (19-18 Cap) Reworking: Working on being able to reach a level of awareness where you can bring the gifts of the spirit into reality, even though not mature enough to effectively manage them all, learning to cease getting overloaded by all the expectations for yourself that you and others have [A child of about five with a huge shopping bag]
Saturn Rx {Feb 3, 2020 [May 11 – !Jul 20! – Sep 18] Jan 3, 2021} 25 Capricorn – 1 Aquarius
Aug. 12 – 31: (27-26 Cap) Reworking: Working on being able to climb to the heights of the mountains, seeking to make the connections needed to bring spiritual awareness into yourself and the world, learning to cease seeking to reach the top of the heap in order to show that you’re better than others so you can look down on them from your exalted position [A mountain pilgrimage]
Uranus Rx {Apr. 28, 2020 [Aug 15 – !Oct 31! – Jan 14, 2021] May 1, 2021} 6 – 10 Taurus
July 4 – Sept. 26: (10-11 Tau) Turning Back: The Issue is to open to a nourishing mist of water bringing the blessings of the divine to you right now, attuning yourself to its loving care, learning to cease focusing on what you lack which keeps the blessings you could receive from flowing into you [A woman sprinkling flowers]
Neptune Rx {Mar. 2, 2020 [June 22 – !Sep 11! – Nov. 28] Mar. 19, 2021} 18 – 21 Pisces
Apr. 23 – Aug. 25: (20-21 Pis) Turning Back: The Issue is to recognize the value of all levels of consciousness, seeking to serve and teach those who know less than you do in a gentle loving manner, recognizing that you’re learning from everything around you, learning to cease separating yourself from those who are perceived as having less status than you, acting like a spoiled brat and seeming to get away with it, failing to take responsibility for yourself [A little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant]
Pluto Rx {Jan 2, 2020 [Apr. 25 – !Jul 15! – Oct 4] Jan. 25, 2021} 22 – 24 Capricorn
July 4 – Aug. 17: (24-23 Cap) Reworking: Working on being able to retreat from the world to form a deeper more effective connection to spirit, sacrificing your personal needs to be of service to others, learning to cease neglecting yourself and hiding away, perhaps sacrificing yourself, in order to win sympathy from others, forgetting how to enjoy life [A woman entering a convent]
Next Cycle:
Mercury {Sep 23, 2020 [Oct 14 – !Oct 25! – Nov 3] Nov 19} 25 Libra – 11 Scorpio
Venus {Nov 17, 2021 [Dec 19 – !Jun 3! – Jan 29, 2022] Mar 2} 11 – 26 Capricorn
Mars {Jul 25, 2020 [Sept 20 – !Oct 13! – Nov 13] Jan 3, 2021} 15 – 28 Aries
Jupiter {Mar 27, 2021 [Jun 20 – !Aug 19! – Oct 18] Jan 9, 2022} 22 Aquarius – 2 Pisces
Saturn {Feb 14, 2021 [May 23 – !Aug 2! – Oct 11] Jan 14, 2022} 6 Aquarius – 13 Aquarius
Uranus {May 3, 2021 [Aug 19 – !Nov 4! – Jan 18, 2022] May 5, 2022} 10 – 14 Taurus
Neptune {Mar. 4, 2021 [June 25 – !Sep 14! – Dec. 2] Mar. 22, 2022} 20 – 23 Pisces
Pluto {Jan 4, 2021 [Apr. 27 – !Jul 18! – Oct 6] Jan. 27, 2022} 24 – 26 Capricorn
All times are given in Eastern USA time zone.
Namaste,
Linda Berry
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