Astro weather for wed 16th aug 2023

There was a New Moon in the sign of Leo today at 10.37am
This is the end of one cycle and the beginning of another new 28-day cycle.
The New Moon in Leo is excellent for making a fresh start, turning over a new leaf, or starting a new project. You can also question old habits, behaviors, and beliefs while searching for new and inventive ways to progress.

This new moon is squaring Uranus, this creates highly charged energy that can cause a build-up of tension. If not safely channeled into work and achievement, this tense energy can cause impulsive actions, erratic behavior, accidents and chaos. So patience is most important.

The moon then moves into Virgo all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning , so these days would be good for work, especially anything that requires attention to detail and incorporating some natural health routines into your schedule.

Saturday 1pm the moon moves into Libra for the rest of Saturday, all of Sunday and Monday.
And with the sun quincunx Neptune aspect their could indicate some sort of glamor or intrigue or a delicate balance between the two. You may be more sensitive to negative energy, so it is important to be around positive people. Otherwise, confusion, self-doubt, and low self-esteem are possible. Personal relationships, (including the one with yourself), may be subject to dishonesty and deception.

Sun quincunx Pluto from Sunday 20 to Wednesday 23rd may cause a buildup of pressure to such an intense level that it results in neurotic, obsessive, or destructive behavior. An event or person may trigger a tipping point by trying to take away your personal power. Compromise is needed if there are no yes or no answers, only gray areas.

Then the moon moves into Scorpio on Tuesday and Wednesday

Positive keywords for Moon in Scorpio:
• Devoted
• Focused
• Intuitive
• Sharp
• Unshakable
Negative keywords for Moon in Scorpio:
• Defensive
• Guarded
• Mistrustful
• Resentful
• Unforgiving

Mercury retrograde is happening next Wednesday 23 August just after the sun enters Virgo on the same day.

Mercury retrograde can slow and complicate your thinking, communications and travel. And this often happens in a more pronounced way at the start of the retrograde so remember to review any travel plans or documents that might need signing.