The Vibrational Astrology Diary
by Linda Berry
Mercury turned Retrograde Sunday, August 5
Yesterday and today, Tuesday (8/6/2024), the strongest vibrational influence comes from the Moon and Mercury joining with Venus (1*). This vibrational energy pattern is about interaction with the world around you. This is the combining of different elements of the world around you and the sense of a flow of interaction with what is around you. It also involves the process of changing what is happening around you to meet your needs and the exploration of whatever you are attracted to seeking to develop a better sense of how the world around you is operating. You are having personal feelings as you interact with the world. This vibration especially brings a feeling for the beauty of the world and a feeling of satisfaction as you understand better what you are feeling. This is a time when communication is easy and the right words just seem to come. (For VA Students: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
This current vibrational energy pattern is best dealt with by moving into the depths of what you are dealing with. This is about experiencing the deep complex depths of each matter you are dealing with.
The AstroFrequency(s) for the day (strongest listed first)
32 (2*) Action plans formulated within yourself and then acted upon at the right moment.
19 (2*) Internal Pattern recognition and analysis of conceptual frameworks which is then shared with others
The Sabian Symbols of our Featured Planets:, Moon, Mercury, Venus >>>
The uplifting message from the featured planet positions that shows the way through: You are experiencing with humility the pain of confronting your darkness and shadow aspects. You are learning to see the invisible and effectively penetrating into deeper and more mysterious levels of yourself and of what is around you through your imagination; reintegrating with the rejected aspects of yourself and your world.
The more dysfunctional expression of this message: You are denying and blocking your personal awareness of your shadow, which results in you projecting it outward and reacting with fear and anger to its reflection in those around you. You are using your imagination to escape from reality; losing touch with yourself and what is around you and getting caught up in delusions.
2 Virgo = Moon merging with Venus [A large white cross upraised] You are experiencing with humility the pain of confronting your darkness and shadow aspects and/or you are denying and blocking your personal awareness of your shadow, which results in you projecting it outward and reacting with fear and anger to its reflection in those around you
5 Virgo = Moon merging with Mercury [A man dreaming of fairies] You are learning to see the invisible and effectively penetrating into deeper and more mysterious levels of yourself and of what is around you through your imagination; reintegrating with the rejected aspects of yourself and your world and/or you are using your imagination to escape from reality; losing touch with yourself and what is around you and getting caught up in delusions
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 6 – Aug 8 (exact Aug 7) the Sun in Leo is sharing freely (sextile) with Jupiter in Gemini. This vibe begins to influence us around 4 AM on Aug. 6 and is increasing in influence until it peaks at 9:36 AM on Aug. 7 then decreasing fading out around 4 PM on Aug. 8. This vibrational energy pattern brings a flow of expansive interaction with others. This pattern tends to encourage social interaction and the expansion of your personal network of connections.
Jul 30 – Aug 8 (exact Aug 7) Mercury in Virgo is joining with Venus in Virgo. This vibe is increasing in influence until it peaks at 11:13 PM on Aug. 7 then decreasing fading out around 3 PM on Aug. 8. This vibrational energy pattern brings the ability to communicate in beautiful ways. Words just go together well and you will find that when you are speaking you are able to express yourself beautifully and poetically.
Jul 28 – Sep 4 (closest Aug 16), Neptune in Aries is sharing freely (sextile) with Pluto in Aquarius. This planetary interaction begins at around 3 AM on Jul 28. It does not get exact but the closest position is on August 16. This vibe is then decreasing fading out around 11AM on Sept 4. This vibrational energy pattern brings a surge of focus on your dreams and your passionate need to pursue your dreams
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 11:19 PM yesterday, peaking at 1:19 AM early August 6, the Moon in Virgo is joining with Mercury in Virgo. The emotions and moods and mental patterns are working together. This is a time when you are very effective in doing projects.
Starting at 2:15 PM, peaking at 4:15 PM, the Moon in Virgo is acting and agitating (square) with Mars in Gemini. 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.
Starting at 10:08 PM, peaking at 12:08 AM early August 7, the Moon in Virgo is acting and agitating (square) with Jupiter in Gemini. In this 4 hr period your emotions will tend to expand. If you are feeling good, this can be great. If you are not feeling good, then this can be difficult. See if you can direct your feelings and thoughts to things that are pleasant and positive and you will be rewarded with some really good feelings.
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 4, the New Moon occurred with the Sun and Moon in Leo. This pattern will be influencing us until the next New Moon on September 2, 2024. This vibrational energy pattern is about tangible achievements brought about by expanding your social connections. The most effective action is likely to be done by joining with others into an open creative community expressing independent thinking based on seeing the big picture. The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon is “An Old Sea Captain Rocking” which is about contemplating all that you have been experiencing and getting it in perspective. This increases your understanding and brings guidance for future action. It is important that you stay focused in the present rather than getting caught up in memory and disconnected from the current reality.
On June 20, the Summer Solstice occurred as the Sun enters Cancer. This pattern will be influencing us until the Fall Equinox on September 22, 2024. This vibrational energy pattern brings a potential for rebirth of the experience of beauty in our everyday life. There is a challenge to adjust and rebirth our dreams and visions. There is a strong sense of smooth flowing development and refinement of the inner self. This is a time to interact and explore on a deep inner level. This gives the potential for new patterns to form organically within you. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun Moon distance is “An Orangutan” which points to each of us sensing powerful primitive distortions deep within us. We are recognizing the need to refine and guide these forces into more mature expression. There is the possibility of distortion if you take for granted your right to do whatever you feel like in life without considering its effect on other people.
On April 8, the New Moon Solar Eclipse occurred with the Sun and Moon in Aries. This will be influencing us until the next Solar Eclipse on October 2, 2024. This vibrational energy pattern brings us into connection with each other. We understand more and more how the life experiences of others impact our own life experiences. There is a call to support others where they need support as we also respect the importance of each person fashioning their own life pattern. There is a challenge here to learn to work together harmoniously while still respecting each person’s individual experiences and understandings. The Sabian Symbol for the Solar Eclipse is “A Young Girl feeding Birds in Winter”. Here we are making a tentative connection into and expressing the nurturing love that is the core of this realm of manifestation. This love is always there in the depths, if we will allow ourselves to connect into it, no matter what our situation. There is a warning here about trying to manipulate others by controlling what they need that they do not have access to on their own.
On March 25, a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurred with the Moon in Libra and the Sun in Aries. This pattern will be influencing us until the next Lunar Eclipse on September 17, 2024. This vibrational energy pattern is especially focused on taking actions in ways that are compatible with the other people involved in and impacted by the actions. There is the potential here for sudden unexpected events to occur and for the results of one’s actions to have unexpected consequences. There is also an emphasis here of being able to get down to the true core patterns involved and to be able to see the real motives behind pe ople’s actions. The Sabian Symbol for the Sun is “A Square brightly lighted on one side”. This symbol is about identifying your destination point and sensing the path you need to take to reach it. The Symbol for the Moon is “The Ideals of a man abundantly crystallized”. This encourages you to work internally to solidify your ideals, forming a solid foundation from which you can relate to others effectively.
The Retrograde Diary: DEGREE CHANGES TODAY: Mercury, Mercury turned Retrograde August 5 >> Introductory Period for Jupiter, Uranus: Turning Back of Neptune: Reworking of Mercury, 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 R {Jul 17, 2024 !Jul 21! [Aug 5 – !Aug 18! – Aug 28] !Sep 6! Sep 11} 21 Leo, 26 Leo, 4 Virgo → Aug. 6 – 9: (4-3 Vir) Reworking: Working on recognizing that you have distorted some of the aspects of yourself, by not accepting part of what you can be and you’re clearing out your distortions, and beginning to embrace and enjoy the aspects of yourself that you have rejected in the past, learning to cease rejecting some of your greatest gifts and insights out of fear of facing your distortions or fear of the reaction of those around you [A black child playing with white children]
Venus clear of any shadow (Oct 9, 2023– Jan 24, 2025)
Mars clear of any shadow (Mar 17, 2022– Oct 5, 2024)
Jupiter {Jul 15, 2024 !Aug 11! [Oct 9 – !Dec 7! – Feb 4, 2025] !Apr 2! Apr 30} 11, 16, 21 Gemini → Aug. 4 – 10: (15-16 Gem) Introductory: Are you assertively communicating about the importance of a particular set of ideals or concepts, seeking to interact with others in a sensitive way that persuades them of the value of your position, learning to cease aggressively repeating your ideas over and over with no sensitivity to how they are being received by others, so that they tune you out and stop listening to you [A woman suffragist haranguing]
Saturn R {Mar 24, 2024 !Apr 24! [Jun 29 – !Sep 8! – Nov 15] !Jan 18, 2025! Feb 18} 12, 16, 19 Pisces → July 22 – Aug. 11: (19-18 Pis) Reworking: Working on participating in the transfer of higher knowledge and wisdom, recognizing that the knowledge needs to be separated from the person who is providing it, learning to cease claiming superior status and privileges based on your position and dogmatically insisting on your superior authority and achievements [A master instructing his pupil]
Uranus {May 16, 2024 !Jun 20! [Sep 1 – !Nov 16! – Jan 30, 2025] !Apr 15rt 0! May 17, 2025} 23, 25, 27 Taurus → July 7 – Aug. 7: (26-27 Tau) Introductory: Are you paying the price required to open up to the deeper level within yourself by forging a path through your blocks and issues enabling you to make a superficial connection with the beautiful spirit light within your core, learning to cease refusing to connect into the deeper level within you, devaluing or overvaluing yourself based on external conditions [A squaw selling beads]
Neptune R {Mar.11, 2024 !Apr 18! [July 2 – !Sep 20! – Dec. 7] !Feb 18, 2025! Mar. 28} 27, 28, 29 Pisces → May 3 – Sept. 2: (29-30 Pis) Turning Back: The Issue is seeing and experiencing the wholeness that lies behind the polarized realm of time and space recognizing the everything is a manifestation of the one Spirit that is All That Is, learning to cease continuing to be caught up in the illusion of many separate and distinct forms [The Great Stone Face]
Pluto R {Jan 10, 2024 !Feb 17! [May 2 – !Jul 23! – Oct 11] !Dec 25! Feb 2, 2025} 29, 0 Aquarius, 2 Aquarius → July 17 – Sept. 1: (1-30 Aqu) Reworking: Working on studying the remaining shells of ancient spiritual groups, making a deeper connection to the stability underlying reality as you open up to varying perspectives on the truth, learning to cease dogmatically pushing your beliefs on others, believing that you know the one and only true way, seeking to force other people to follow your beliefs [An old adobe mission]
Next Cycle Diary:
Jupiter {Jul 15, 2024 !Aug 11! [Oct 9 – !Dec 7! – Feb 4, 2025] !Apr 2! Apr 30} 11, 16, 21 Gemini
Mercury {Jul 17, 2024 !Jul 21![Aug 5 – !Aug 18! – Aug 28] !Sep 6! Sep 11} 21 Leo, 26 Leo, 4 Virgo
Mars {Oct 5, 2024 !Oct 27! [Dec 6 – !Jan 15, 2025! – Feb 24] !Apr 11! May 2, 2025} 17 Cancer, 27 Cancer, 6 Leo
Pluto {Jan 10, 2025 !Feb 18! [May 4 – !Jul 25! – Oct 14] !Dec 27! Feb 4, 2026} 1 Aquarius, 2 Aquarius, 3 Aquarius
Venus {Jan 28, 2025 !Feb 8! [Mar 2 – !Mar 22! – Apr 13] !May 5! May 16} 24 Pisces, 2 Aries, 10 Aries}
Neptune {Mar. 13, 2025 !Apr 20! [July 3 – !Sep 23! – Dec. 10] !Feb 20, 2026! Mar. 30} 27, 28, 29 Pisces
Saturn {Apr 6, 2024 !May 7! [Jul 13 – !Sep 21! – Nov 28] !Jan 30, 2026! Mar 2} 25, 28 Pisces, 1 Aries
Uranus {May 20, 2025 !Jun 25! [Sep 6 – !Nov 21! – Feb 4, 2026] !Apr 15! May 21, 2026} 25, 27 Taurus, 1 Gemini
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.