Aquarius in August 2008

aquarius, the waterbearer

21 january -- 18 february

aquarius in august

Many Aquarians are having a tough time at the moment (and if that's a serious understatement, I apologize.)

From where I sit, the astrological factors seem to be challenging Aquarius more than any other sign. This didn’t begin in August—you’ve been butting heads with Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn for several years—but August may bring another round of challenges to face.

The good news is that this certainly won’t last forever. One of the most irritating things is that your usually brilliant luck seems to have vanished into thin air. Jupiter is hiding out in Capricorn, in your so-called hidden house, and won’t enter your sign for five more months.

When Jupiter does cross into Aquarius in January of ‘09, though, your fortunes should pick up noticeably. In some ways, August’s events may contain the seeds of January’s opportunities. Saturn (in your house of other people’s money) makes a nice trine to Jupiter, and while you may not recognize the immediate benefits this month, you must be scrupulous in your dealings with other people.

Saturn in Virgo is one tough taskmaster; he demands scrupulous integrity, immaculate planning, and close attention to detailed accountability. To the extent that you can pull these off in August, you’ll gain the support of some powerful, if currently hidden, allies. These are Jupiter in Capricorn allies, too, and they couldn’t care less about sentiment; the only thing they’ll reward is a solid bottom line and a step-by-step strategy.

If they can't count on you, they'll simply disappear. And take their resources with them.

Somehow, you’ve wandered into the room where the Big Boys are playing. If you want to stay, you’ll have to play by their rules. The stakes will be raised again in November, too, when Pluto also moves into tough-minded Capricorn.

All this career, money, and outer-world trauma has certainly affected your personal life, as well as your sense of self. This month’s pair of eclipses (read more about them here) could represent the cumulative effect of much of your recent struggle.

What is passing out of your life? How do you let it go? Is there anything worth salvaging, or is it better to begin again, with a totally clean slate?

If the answers to these and other related questions aren’t yet clear, August should provide you with a few hints. Eclipses are also a time of powerful new beginnings.

What will you do with yours?

Good Things: Despite the heavy tone of your main scope, there’s also a great chance for totally unexpected help, support, and out-of-the-blue offers. These may come from mysterious sources, but if they occur during after the first week, they’re probably sincere.

Sex Life: Oh, Aqua, so much of this could be playing out in your sex life! “Shared resources” includes sexual sharing, and Saturn has his critical eye on that, too. Prepare for some real surprises this month; do you know what your real desires and responsibilities are?