How to Prepare for the Week of August 18thThe week beginning August 18th is, in my view, highly productive for those of us who want to zero in, concentrate, and wrap up tasks already in motion. Ideally, all of us are practicing some form of daily centering — this is essential now, when we’re bombarded by distraction, constant newsfeeds, and the accelerated pace of life on the planet. Make no mistake: the speed-up is real. We are at a threshold of human acceleration — ideally evolution — but that can unfold in many ways, including derailment.People sense change, and not just the usual kinds of life change that stress us — moving, career shifts, new roles. This is deeper: life-as-we-know-it change. Understandably, this brings anxiety, grief, and uncertainty. For younger generations, chaos and rapid change is all they’ve ever known, while those of us with decades behind us can compare today’s upheaval to earlier, steadier times. The gift in this moment is generational exchange — tapping into curiosity and resilience from youth, while drawing on perspective and wisdom from age.Astrologically, we’re in the waning moon cycle, moving toward Saturday’s new moon. This is a time to clear space, reset, and prepare for fresh intentions. The image that comes to me is the wave rushing up the shore, carrying some things away while leaving treasures — shells, stones, tokens of value — for us to gather. The question is: what do we keep, and what do we release to the sea?Monday, August 18The day begins with the Gemini Moon, which goes void-of-course at 7:53 a.m. (ET) and stays void until 3:05 p.m., when it enters Cancer. If you have important emails, calls, or communications, send them out the night before or early morning. Once the void begins, focus on tying up loose ends rather than launching something new. This is excellent “clear your desk” energy.By late afternoon, as the Moon shifts into Cancer, we may encounter resistance or doubt: is my plan working? Saturn and Neptune’s influence can make things feel both dissolving and demanding at once — structures wobbling under shifting ground. The lesson: trust. Even when it feels as though everything is dissolving, support can appear. As Mr. Rogers said, “look for the helpers.”By evening, emotions lighten somewhat, though frustration may bubble up. Dreams may carry that energy — a form of release.Tuesday, August 19A beautiful, creative, heart-opening day. In the early evening, the Moon connects with Jupiter, offering a surge of positivity, love, and beauty. Step into nature, treat yourself with gentleness, and open to joy. Self-love is the foundation of all love.Wednesday, August 20The Moon goes void-of-course at 8:27 a.m. (ET) and doesn’t enter Leo until 7:17 p.m. It’s a long void day, but because the Moon is in her home sign (Cancer), we can still tap emotional intelligence, intuition, and sensitivity. This isn’t the time for analytical logic — instead, listen deeply and allow.By evening, when the Moon moves into Leo, energy sparks alive — creative, theatrical, dynamic. Be mindful of power struggles as Moon opposes Pluto: heightened energy can turn into drama. The key: keep communication clear and focused. Used well, this is a powerhouse for creativity and breakthrough insight.Thursday, August 21 – Friday, August 22Thursday’s Leo Moon hums with vitality until mid-afternoon when it goes void at 2:13 p.m. (ET) — and then stays void through all of Friday. Expect excitement, exuberance, and yes, drama. Avoid contracts or promises that feel inflated. Instead, use this energy to play, create, and stay inspired. Resist being pulled into someone else’s theatrics.Practical advice: channel the Leo spark into something joyful — paint, garden, play with children, or dive into a passion project. If you’re at work, lighten the load with humor, creativity, or connection.Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24 - The Virgo New MoonThe Moon enters Virgo at 1:24 a.m. (ET), with the New Moon exact at 2:07 a.m. This lunation is particularly well-aspected for healing, practical beginnings, and routines that support well-being. Virgo energy knows how to work with the tools at hand, assess what’s useful, and create order from chaos.This is the perfect time to start a health routine, commit to wellness practices, or set intentions around projects that require steady focus and refinement. Think of this new moon as a fresh slate, a chance to reset and move forward with clarity and care.✨ Essence: This week favors clearing, centering, and preparing. Use the void periods to release clutter, the Cancer Moon to listen and nurture, the Leo Moon to play and create, and the Virgo New Moon to set grounded intentions. Trust the process, trust yourself, and remember: change is inevitable — and can seed evolution.Complete forecast: listen to the podcastFor people in the news and long view perspective: Get full access to Pamela’s ...
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