DAILY ASTROLOGY IN FILM: AUGUST 20-22

MOON IS VOID OF COURSE from 8:21am EDT until 3:18 pm EDT. When the Moon is V/C it is advised not to initiate important practical actions. They tend not to work as desired. This is more of a dream or in-between time. Creative or inner work initiated at this time tend to have EXCELLENT results.  SEE APRIL 7 POST for more info on V/C Moons.

MOON ENTERS ARIES at 3:18 pm EDT and remains until Monday August 22 at 7:48am EDT. We're back at the beginning of the zodiac once again with the Warrior Archetype. Aries, ruled by Mars, is the great initiator, often aggressive, impulsive, courageous and with great leadership skills. There appears to be a tendency for arrogance in all the Fire signs and this Cardinal Fire is no exception. He is also great at beginnings but often needs support in completions! So we'll tend to have the impulse to begin projects during this time - just make plans for some assistance in wrapping it up. Also, pay attention to how your words and actions are affecting others. You may be so passionate about your ideas that you don't notice that you've offended someone in the process of expressing them. It matters. Back step and re-engage appropriately. You may also want to be physically active now. Don't let your quick movements take you off-balance or be unconscious. 

LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Conjunct Uranus in Aries at 7:48am EDT on Monday August 22. Actions initiated during this period will tend to have a CHALLENGING result. Uranus is the principle of breaking things apart. It requires freedom and independence. It often reflects a surprising, shocking or upsetting experience. This is a lot of Fire capable of a lot of burning! Stay conscious in your actions and interactions! On the other hand, if you are aware of the energy in play, and stay present, Uranus can offer great insight and innovation about something that has been confusing you. You may have a breakthrough in some area where you may have been stuck. Just don't take anyone down as a side effect of you're being enlightened! Remember this is the Warrior archetype!

SCENE OF THE DAY: Rush, 2013; Director: Ron Howard. Talk about getting burned...if you're squeamish at all begin this video at 2:30 minutes into the clip. Daniel Bruhl, as Niki Lauda, famous Formula One race car champion is seriously injured and recuperating from major burns on his face. In Rush, we witness two road warriors, Lauda and James Hunt, played by Chris Hemsworth, engaged in career-long aggressive competition. The film is based on a true story and is nothing if not Aries on all levels previously described. We witness Lauda's terrifying accident and his miraculous recovery due, no doubt, to his legendary courage and conviction.