Is all in Divine Order?  Is God working His purpose out?  Is there a meaningful, progressive divine plan?  Perhaps.  Personal control is an illusion, but we can attempt to find a natural rhythm and balance in our days amidst all that is playing out on the national & local scene.  “The planetary emphasis in Capricorn has revealed itself through a need for control.”  A pandemic, infections, deaths, shutdowns, economic woes, authoritarian, draconian measures to exert control …. as we yearn for normalcy and recreation & progressive change; it’s a lot to deal with emotionally.  “A full moon on August 3 invites progressive change.  There is a danger for those of us who have been feeling restless that this full moon will exaggerate our frustrations and trigger us to act in ways that we might later regret.  This is a restless and provocative full moon, so it will pay in the days beforehand to tune into any feelings of frustration and restlessness and identify their origin.  This evaluation will help you determine the best, most constructive course of action.  The key is to invite dynamic, forward-moving change into your life and to work from conscious awareness rather than knee-jerk responses.  As Mars moves into a sharp 90 degree angle with Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn, we also need  to consider that inner peace is going to elusive.  Aries people need to be very careful regarding their actions this month, as trying to fight or force something will be counterproductive.”

“The theme of power and control will amplify as Mars moves into an exact square with Pluto on August 13.  This is when Aries folks need to be particularly careful, because with Mars in their sign, they might tend to think that they can have or do anything, win every battle, or overcome any adversity.”  Aries, Don’t overplay your hand!  “Much can be achieved at this time if there is some degree of tolerance and compromise.  People could revolt against governments and authorities, such as the police, and there could be more protests and a general feeling of David pushing against Goliath.  A new moon in Leo on August 19 offers us a brighter, and much more optimistic opportunity, but we still have Mars and Saturn at odds with each other.  Change comes when it’s ready.  We can apply patience & persistence.”      We can try to find common ground with others who think differently than we do, as we push forward for meaningful, much needed change.

*****The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, PREDICTIONS magazine article, August 2020, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added commentary from Trish Forsyth Voss.  *****

*****The information below was quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “Perched on the Precipice”, magazine article, August 2020, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added commentary from Trish Forsyth Voss. ******

Letting go of the old ways & embracing the new energies for this Age is crucial to our well-being and our ability to attract positive opportunities, and in our best interests for soul-growth.   This is a time for progressive change!  “The full moon on August 3 brings in a powerful, inter-dimensional opening between heaven and Earth, calling on all members of the human kingdom and all life on Earth to discover a sense of truth and harmony.  The T-square activated by the planets in cardinal signs (Jupiter, Pluto & Saturn in Capricorn communicating the passion for all life and all living beings versus money, greed and wealth; Mars in Aries, the sign of new ways of doing things versus war, destruction, the military, and death; and Mercury in Cancer, the sign of alternative forms of life enhancement, nurturance and abundance) will amplify stress on a very real 3D level for those who buy into the belief in dyadic rather than triadic ways of being.”

A new moon in late Leo occurs on August 18, bringing intense passionate energies to current events.   Mars in Aries signals new directions, and the Sun, Moon, and Mercury conjunct  all in Leo urge expressions of “balanced reciprocity of the Divine Masculine and the Divine Feminine”.  We are each responsible for the realities that we create with others and the world around us.  It’s called karma.  We are called now to heal the trauma.  “As Vulcanus moves into Leo, the energies of shining the light of truth on all and explosively removing all that blocks, limits, or attempts to hide the universal truths of interconnectedness will be empowered.  With Chiron in Aries trine the Sun in Leo and Mars in mid-Aries throughout August, a plethora of of new directions and possibilities will present themselves.   The importance of alternative ways to heal the soul and psyche, as well as the physical wounds that people have perpetrated on each other for lifetimes, will be presented.”

“The energies of August will focus on rethinking, restructuring, and reorganizing the way things have been done in the past, in all aspects of life, and in search of positive alternatives for the present and near future, in the spheres of home, work, leisure, science, or mental, emotional and physical health or well-being, new methods will be necessary for all.  With all five outer planets retrograde — Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto in Capricorn, Uranus in Taurus (all earth signs); and Neptune in Pisces (water represented by the two fish whose tails are tied together swimming in opposite directions — humans and Earth are perched on the precipice between what has been and what will be.”  We are being called to “let go of old habits, beliefs and expectations set up as frameworks to provide a false semblance of organization, security and control”.   We are being called on “to become the bridges between heaven and Earth”, to seek ‘higher-self’ guidance through prayer and meditation, to assist in our transition “through this in-between time”.  We all have a freewill choice “to change in a resisting, fearful way or to seek ways to facilitate and flow within the cosmic shifts taking place”.     This is a time of integration and healing, surrender, release and renewal.

July begins with a lunar eclipse in Capricorn, while “we have Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto all in the sign of Capricorn, amplifying the Capricorn themes of authority, government control, restrictions, austerity, and general difficulty.  Eclipses are harbingers of change.  The planets in Capricorn symbolize the end of 2000 years of destructive patriarchal dominance, and we are now watching these old systems crumble — financial, educational, environmental and more.”  A new day is coming!  We are shifting “from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius, which brings “great transformations and chaos!”  Navigating a ‘changing of the ages’ is never easy.  “The higher expression of Aquarius is love and caring for humanity and the planet.  To give greater chance to the higher-vibration fifth-dimensional New Earth for becoming our reality, we first need to live free from fear …. the big test given to us this year, as we confront our deepest fears: sickness and death, losing loved ones, losing jobs and not having enough money, environmental catastrophe, and so on.”  How do we deal with these fears?  “The way to liberate ourselves from these deep fears and anxieties is to put our faith in a loving god or benevolent universe, knowing that our needs will be taken care of.”  We need to face our fear of death.  “When we are no longer afraid of dying — because we know that our consciousness cannot die but will simply continue in another form — we become incredibly powerful.”

“The eclipse of July 5th will highlight the themes of connection and isolation, and it will reveal the dangers of living in separation and fear.  This eclipse might involve the emergence of one or two truths that lead people to question their current position and real motivations of those in power.  Expect light to be shed on government intentions and activities” at this time.  Mercury turns direct on July 12th; we might get some respite.  The sign of “Cancer reminds us of the importance of home and family — likely to become a real issue around July 19th, when a new moon in Cancer opposes Saturn in Capricorn.”  We might see a “clash between family and authority, feelings and coldness, togetherness and separation, family and rules, and nourishment and fear.  The new moon gives us the opportunity to create a new beginning for our home and family life.  But there will be restrictions and something that holds us in check.  The trick is to find a balance between the need to nurture and protect and the need to be responsible.”  We need to keep in mind that “our words are important”.  We must be especially mindful of this as “Mercury and Mars are at loggerheads throughout this month”.  There are often angry outbursts, irritations and frustrations when these two planets clash.  “This is particularly relevant for the signs of Virgo, Aries, Gemini, and (to a lesser extent) Cancer, whose sign Mercury occupies throughout the month.  These signs will need to make an extra effort to be kind, calm and loving.  Anyone who resonates with the feisty Mercury-Mars energy” will benefit from calming & relaxing activities.”

As family members we tend to accept each others’ imperfections, but we must not take this for granted.  Around July 19th, we need to be mindful of being grateful for the love and support of our families.  We can try to take care of what is before us, spending quality-time with youngsters & teens, and “healing rifts between family members”.  We can tend our own gardens, try to stay in our own lanes, and endeavor to “enjoy whatever is available to us this month”.  Let us seek to be kind to each other, as it has been a rough year already!   And there is much change and growth ahead for us?    Let us try to care for each other!

***** The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, PREDICTIONS, magazine article, July 2020 Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added commentary from: Trish Forsyth Voss.  **** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “Giving & Receiving Restored”, magazine article, July 2020, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments by Trish Forsyth Voss. *****

“The month begins with the moon in late Scorpio, trine Neptune in Pisces, facilitating huge movement and flow.  This is the time to go deep within psyche and ferret out all fears, attachments and limitations that create confusion, chaos, and dependency on outmoded frameworks that no longer encourage and support life-affirming actions of unconditional love.  Humans are now fully responsible for their choices and actions, and will reap the consequences of these during the next 90 days.  The outcome will determine the harmony and balanced reciprocity experienced by 2022 to 2024.  Mercury remains retrograde in Cancer, which goes direct on July 12th.  Prior to this is an ideal time to clear physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual inner and outer flow with the self, locale, and those of like mind, heart and spirit.  This is a time of heightened sensitivity in the body, mind and emotions, where things that have been ignored — be they relationships with people, places or things  — demand attention.  Unexpected responses to situations could bring awareness of where self-control, expansion of opportunity, and destiny have been at odds with each other.  To remedy the situation could require alterations in partnerships, relationships and locales.  The maturity, self-responsibility, and survival of the human kingdom is at stake now.”   A Jupiter-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn occurs from June 23rd to July 9th and, “signals an activation of discovering the wise use of one’s life force energy as it is focused, directed, and empowered by thoughts, feelings and beliefs.”  The second Jupiter-Pluto conjunction occurs Nov 8 – 13, “another crack at mastering the wise use of personal power”, and a third chance from Dec 15 – 29th”, with a third such conjunction.

It is well to be mindful of being a part of unfolding global/cosmic synchronicity; allowing the unfoldment & fruition of co-creatorship  with all the kingdoms, “during each phase of this initiation process.  People seeking to share in this co-creatorship will discover that in the birthing of the Age of Aquarius, unconditionally loving Christed energies will begin to descend on all people everywhere.  Those open to connections, coincidences and communities will link as they discover they are moving together in the flow of being one.”  Planetary configurations activate changes, and “North America will feel the intensity and push to move into being  what it has long professed: a caring land of opportunity and abundance for all.  A full moon eclipse on July 4 in Capricorn at 8:46 p.m. PST; the full moon energy speaks of opening portals of change between the cosmos and Earth and new directions regarding power, war, cooperation, and letting go of ancient wounds that have poisoned and alienated the human kingdom on Earth, bringing pestilence, disease and famine as reminders to honor all life and all beings.”   Unfoldment, Let it be.  “On July 20, the second consecutive new moon in late Cancer, as it sits opposite Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto, all retrograde in Capricorn, is a powerful rebirth time of balanced-reciprocity energies, and those working with the flow of giving & receiving in all aspects of life, in unconditionally loving ways will reap the rewards, which expand during this time with support, abundance, and funding from unexpected and unsolicited sources.”  Be receptive to the bounty & abundance of unconditional love.