The Vibrational Astrology Diary
by Linda Berry*
Today, Thursday (08/10/2023), the strongest vibrational influence comes from the Sun and Mars joining with Neptune (0*). There is no vibrational energy today strong enough to organize the energy field. You are likely to respond to the energy that most closely aligns with you. The first of the available energies is the featured pattern Sun, Mars, Neptune. This vibrational energy is dealing with the uncertainty in life, the situations where you don’t know what the outcome will be. It stresses the importance of always seeking to follow your dream as you use a combination of analysis and intuition to decide what to do. The second and third patterns are a good bit weaker than the first. The second involves Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. It is about connecting into the unique essence within you and in those around you. This is a time to take big essential actions that are aligned with the core of your being. The third pattern involves Sun, Jupiter, Saturn and it involves embracing and relating to the mystery that is at the core of life that we cannot explain in words. (For VA Students: 23 || 26 || 31)
The AstroFrequency(s) for the day (strongest listed first)
23 (2*) Follows One’s Personal Intuition; Takes Risks
The Sabian Symbols of our Featured Planets: Sun, Mars, Neptune >>>
The uplifting message from the featured planet positions that shows the way through:
You are trying out new patterns of interaction with others in an enthusiastic, vivacious manner in a relaxed, defined environment, removed from general activity, cradled in the universal waters. You are moving with others towards a common goal while continuing to maintain your individual focus and perceptions, coordinating with others during the process. You are experiencing a sense of fullness, completion and wholeness as you tune into the fertile potency within you that enables you to manifest anything you truly desire.
The more dysfunctional expression of this message:
You are feeling trapped in an interaction with a group of people you do not know well, being caught up in circumstances where expectations may force you to behave in ways that are not comfortable or appropriate for you. You are getting swept up in the aims and promises of others and forsaking your own path to follow theirs. You are being caught up in pride and possessiveness, jealously trying to protect all that is yours and failing.
19 Leo = Sun [A houseboat party] You are trying out new patterns of interaction with others in an enthusiastic, vivacious manner in a relaxed, defined environment, removed from general activity, cradled in the universal waters and/or you are feeling trapped in an interaction with a group of people you do not know well, being caught up in circumstances where expectations may force you to behave in ways that are not comfortable or appropriate for you
20 Virgo = Mars [An automobile caravan] You are moving with others towards a common goal while continuing to maintain your individual focus and perceptions, coordinating with others during the process and/or you are getting swept up in the aims and promises of others and forsaking your own path to follow theirs
28 Pisces = Neptune [A fertile garden under the full moon] You are experiencing a sense of fullness, completion and wholeness as you tune into the fertile potency within you that enables you to manifest anything you truly desire and/or you are being caught up in pride and possessiveness, jealously trying to protect all that is yours and failing
The 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 a couple of hours either side of the exact time of the aspect. The longer patterns are stronger and so are listed here, followed by a section on the Moods of the Moon}
Aug 8 – Aug 11 (exact Aug 9) Mercury in Virgo is flowing freely (trine) with Jupiter in Taurus. This vibe is decreasing fading out around 1 AM on Aug 11. This vibration is about opening up to a sense of the big picture and getting a broad perspective on the relationship of what you are doing to everything else in the world.
Aug 7 – Aug 10 (exact Aug 9) Venus in Leo is acting and agitating (square) with Uranus in Taurus. This vibe is decreasing fading out around 10 PM. This vibration is about sudden spontaneous attractions to people or to some form of beauty that speaks to your soul. You want to actively seek it out and make it a part of your life. This is a time to be aware of what you are drawn to and welcome it into your life.
The Moods of the Moon
{The Moon patterns only last a short period of time. They impact our moods and feelings for around 4 hours, 2 hours each side of the exact position.}
Starting at 12:02 PM, peaking at 2:02 PM, the Moon in Gemini is acting and agitating (square) with Mercury in Virgo. This 4 hr period involves your emotions and moods stimulating your mind and results in you needing to balance your mind and emotions in order to act in clear constructive ways. It is important for you to pay attention to your feelings and your thoughts on whatever is happening now and remember to think before you act.
Starting at 5:37 PM, peaking at 7:37 PM, the Moon in Gemini is sharing freely (sextile) with the Sun in Leo. In this 4 hr period you will feel a lightening of your mood with your emotions flowing easily in interaction with others. A meeting or a social gathering would be smoother and easier right now.
Starting at 8:28 PM, peaking at 10:28 PM, the Moon in Gemini is acting and agitating (square) with Mars in Virgo. In this 4 hr period you may find yourself more prone to be emotionally worked up. Doing something active will use the energy in a constructive way. Take a walk even if it’s just around the block or down the hall, do some squats, run in place, anything that uses the excess energy that is floating around right now.
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.}
On August 8 the Third Quarter Moon occurred with the Moon in Taurus and the Sun in Leo. This vibrational energy will be influencing us until the next New Moon on August 16. This vibrational pattern involves the process of dealing with the uncertainties of life. You may find something unexpected and unpredicted happening in the next week. This could as easily be something exciting and exhilarating as being something disturbing. This is about analysis of what is involved in making your dreams come true in a big way. It is important to sense the long term past patterns that are linked into and supporting and nourishing the present. You may find the way to beautifully express your dream as a reality in your life and in the world. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun is “Sunshine just after a Storm”. This represents a clearing of the air after a time of turmoil. There is the opportunity here to resolve many issues that have been building up. The Symbol for the Moon is “An Old Man attempting vainly to reveal the Mysteries” which is about starting to work on the issues within you that are keeping you from making connections into the greater mysteries. It is important to realize that you do not have to stay caught feeling trapped, powerless and impotent. You can ask for help from spirit in releasing these patterns and opening up to a greater level of awareness.
On August 1, the Full Moon occurred with the Moon in Aquarius and the Sun in Leo. This vibrational energy will be influencing us until the next New Moon on August 16.This vibrational pattern will tend to be introspective. There is a need to spend time by yourself dealing with your own internal patterns. This may involve seeking to penetrate the barriers within you to get more deeply in touch with who you truly are so that you can use this as a guide to your actions. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun is “Early Morning Dew” which is about opening up to the light of the spirit allowing it to gently nourish you, renewing and refreshing you. This is healing after a long period of being depressed and isolated. This is a time when you may be able to let go of the depression within and open up to the dawning light of a new day. The Symbol for the Moon is “A Popularity that proves Ephemeral”. This points to the challenge to stay true to your sense of yourself and your personal integrity even if it means losing the approval of others.
On July 17 the New Moon occurred with the Sun and Moon in Cancer. This vibrational energy will be influencing us until the next New Moon on August 16. This vibrational pattern is emotionally intense and visionary. There are likely to be a lot of passions stirred up. There is also a potential for sudden moves that can bring harmony in unexpected ways. In situations with uncertain outcomes, you need to research as much as you can and then take the risks to follow your intuitions. The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon is “ A Dark Shadow or Mantle thrown suddenly over the Right Shoulder”. This is about opening to a connection that overshadows you, a greater authority that is calling on you to transcend ego and logical rationalization, open to spiritual power and learn to assume responsibility for using the power that has been given to you wisely and with humility. There is the temptation here to claim this power as your own rather than something you are connecting into, in which case you are in danger of abusing your power from a sense of personal superiority.
On June 21, the Summer Solstice occurred as the Sun entered Cancer. This vibrational energy will be influencing us until the Fall Equinox on September 21. This is the longest day of the year and the shortest night. This vibrational pattern is dominated by the Sun Quincunx Pluto which shows that this is a time when each person must face and claim their own power and stand tall in it. There is an emphasis on working in support of your community this summer in very creative ways along with the potential for expansion through sudden insights and personal breakthroughs. The Sabian symbol for the Sun-Moon relationship is “A Christmas Tree decorated” which is like bringing the Winter Solstice into operation in the middle of Summer. This is about the light being reborn in the darkness within each of us.
On May 5, the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurred with the Moon in Scorpio opposing the Sun in Taurus. This vibrational energy will be influencing us until the next Lunar Eclipse on October 28. This vibrational energy will be influencing us until the next Lunar Eclipse on October 28. This vibrational pattern is expansive and seeking to understand the different ways people can understand the world. This is often done by participating in a culture that is different from your culture of origin. There is a strong need for the freedom to express yourself and to act on your feelings. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun is “A Bridge being built across a Gorge” which helps you connect to the next more expansive level of awareness beyond where you currently are operating. The Moon Symbol is “A Gold Rush”. This helps you find and identify the rigid patterns within you that are keeping you from connecting into the gold of your true self. You can break up these rigid structures and open up to a deeper truer understanding of yourself.
On April 20 the New Moon a Solar Eclipse occurred with the Sun and the Moon in Aries. This vibrational energy will be influencing us until the next Solar Eclipse on October 14. This eclipse in Aries emphasizes your connection within yourself and encourages you to find a way to do what you feel called to do deep within you. There is a focus on interacting with the world and exploring whatever you are drawn to. This process can be very creative. And with this vibration it leads to taking actions based on your discoveries. The Sabian Symbol for this eclipse is “A Duck Pond and its Brood”. This is about recognizing that you are operating within a bounded, limited sphere of activity where you are inter-linked with a particular group of people. It is important to realize that you are interconnected with people in a larger realm and to realize that you need to take into account this larger realm rather than just focusing on the needs of your group.
The Retrograde Diary: DEGREE CHANGES TODAY: Mercury, Venus >> Introductory phase of Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus: Turning Backward of Neptune: Reworking of Venus, 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. Points of especially concentrated energy are marked with “!”}
!!!Mercury {Aug 4, 2023 !Aug 9! [Aug 23 – !Sep 6! – Sep 15] !Sep 24! Sep 28} 8, 13, 21 Virgo → Aug. 10 – 11: (15-16 Vir) Introductory: Are you sensing powerful primative distortions deep within you and recognizing the need to refine and guide those forces into more mature expression, learning to cease taking for granted your right to do whatever you feel like in life without considering its effect on other people [An orangutan]
!!!Venus R {Jun 19, 2023 !Jun 30! [Jul 23 – !Aug 13! – Sep 4, 2022] !Sep 26! Oct 9} 12, 20, 28 Leo → Aug. 10 – 12: (22-21 Leo) Reworking: Working on listening, responding to your inner guidance, aligning with the flow and unfolding of your path through life, learning to cease being oblivious to the messages around you, failing to take in the signs of you losing your direction and showing a complete lack of common sense [A carrier pigeon]
Mars clear of any shadow (Mar 17, 2022 – Oct 5, 2024)
Jupiter {Jun 11, 2023 !Jul 9! [Sep 4 – !Nov 3! – Dec31] !Feb 25, 2024! Mar 23, 2024} 5, 10, 15 Taurus → Aug. 3 – 16: (14-15 Tau) Introductory: Are you forming a working pattern for dealing with the world that enables you to function while you continue to learn about yourself and work on your deeper issues, learning to cease pretending that you have everything together and refusing to even consider that there might be something you need to deal with deep within you [A man muffled up with a rakish silk hat]
Saturn R {Mar 11, 2023 !Apr 12! [Jun 17 – !Aug 27! – Nov 4] !Jan 7!, 2024! Feb 7} 0, 3, 7 Pisces → July 27 – Aug. 11: (6-5 Pis) Reworking: Working on displaying the disciplined orderly aspects of yourself, building up your strength, seeking to keep the more disreputable aspects under control, learning to cease using the display of your strength and control and power to dominate, control and suppress any opposition [Officers on dress parade]
Uranus {May 12, 2023 !Jun 17! [Aug 28 – !Nov 13! – Jan 27, 2024] !Apr 6! May 13, 2024} 19, 21, 23 Taurus → July 7 – Aug. 15: (22-23 Tau) Introductory: Are you dimly sensing that you’re one of the jewels, a part of the divine awareness, beginning to sense the highest in you as a distant potential, learning to cease denying the light and beauty hidden within you and only seeing the more superficial trash and garbage heap within which your true worth is buried [A jewelry shop]
Neptune R {Mar. 9, 2023 !Apr 16! [June 30 – !Sep 19! – Dec. 6] !Feb 16, 2024! Mar. 6} 24, 26, 27 Pisces → May 10 – Aug. 22: (27-28 Pis) Turning Back: The Issue is experiencing a sense of fullness, completion and wholeness as you tune into the fertile potency within you that enables you to manifest anything you truly desire, learning to cease being caught up in pride and possessiveness, jealously trying to protect all that is yours and failing [A fertile garden under the full moon]
Pluto R {Jan 8, 2023 !Feb 16! [May 1 – !Jul 21! – Oct 10] !Dec 24! Feb 1, 2024} 27, 29 Capricorn, 0 Aquarius → July 27 – Sept. 19: (29-28 Cap) Reworking: Working on beginning to read, with great clarity, the hidden level of reality, putting aside your skepticism, opening to your intuitive awareness, taking responsibility for your impact on everything around you, learning to cease superstitiously depending on signs around you and blindly following these signs, not taking responsibility for your life or your decisions [A woman reading tea leaves]
Next Cycle Diary:
Mercury {Aug 4, 2023 !Aug 9! [Aug 23 – !Sep 6! – Sep 15] !Sep 24! Sep 28} 8, 13, 21 Virgo
Pluto {Jan 10, 2024 !Feb 17! [May 2 – !Jul 23! – Oct 11] !Dec 25! Feb 2, 2025} 29, 0 Aquarius, 2 Aquarius
Neptune {Mar. 11, 2024 !Apr 18! [July 2 – !Sep 20! – Dec. 7] !Feb 18, 2025! Mar. 28} 27, 28, 29 Pisces
Saturn {Mar 24, 2024 !Apr 24! [Jun 29 – !Sep 8! – Nov 15] !Jan 18, 2025! Feb 18} 12, 16, 19 Pisces
Uranus {May 16, 2024 !Jun 20! [Sep 1 – !Nov 16! – Jan 30, 2025] !Apr 10! May 17, 2024} 23, 25, 27 Taurus
Jupiter {Jul 15, 2024 !Aug 11! [Oct 9 – !Dec 7! – Feb 4, 2025] !Apr 2! Apr 30} 11, 16, 21 Gemini
Mars {Oct 5, 2024 !Oct 27! [Dec 6 – !Jan 15, 2025! – Feb 24] !Apr 11! May 2, 2025} 17 Cancer, 27 Cancer, 6 Leo
Venus {Jan 28, 2025 !Feb 8! [Mar 2 – !Mar 22! – Apr 13] !May 5! May 16} 24 Pisces, 2 Aries, 10 Aries}
All times are given in Eastern USA time zone.
Namaste,
Linda Berry
*Planetary Pattern Pictures and Sabian Symbol Interpretations, ©Linda Berry, AstroSleuth.org, 1* = 50-100 points, 2* = 100-150 points, etc.