This document discusses the planetary transits of August 2013 and their influence on emotional awakening and transformation. There will be powerful Grand Trines in water signs, activating spiritual growth. Additionally, the Uranus-Pluto square will continue to stimulate change in outdated personal and social structures. The key astrological events of August include a New Moon in Leo encouraging creativity, and a Full Moon in Aquarius inspiring collective consideration. Overall, the month invites taking action aligned with one's highest self through spending time in nature, creativity, fun activities, and setting clear intentions.

1. Psychological Astrology
with Margaret Gray MSW D. Psych. Astrology
The Summer of 2013 – The Planetary Transits of August 2013
Water Water Everywhere
Key theme: Emotional Awakenings and
Transformative Expansion

2. The key planetary shapes in the sky:
Over the Summer months we are
experiencing several Grand Trines in
Water which introduce a powerful
emotional, imaginative and spiritual
dimension to the current changes, on a
collective and individual basis

3. A Grand Trine is created when 3 or more
planets in the sky are 120’ from each
other, thereby forming an equilateral
triangle. This configuration allows
energy to flow freely and easily between
the planets involved. In sacred geometry
the number three has spiritual/esoteric
associations. Fairly inactive by nature, it
becomes active when other
configurations in the sky wake it
up such as the Grand Cross
this month.

4. This is all taking place against the ongoing
backdrop of the Uranus/Pluto square

5. The Dates and Degrees of the exact
Uranus/Pluto square
June 24 2012 8’ Aries/Capricorn
September 19 2012 7’ Aries/Capricorn
May 20 2013 11’ Aries/Capricorn
November 1 2013 9’ Aries/Capricorn
April 21 2014 13’ Aries/Capricorn
December 15 2014 12’ Aries/Capricorn
March 16-17 2015 15’ Aries/Capricorn

6. Pioneeri
ng
innovati
onsin
the
Mind/Bo
dy
Arena
Pioneering
innovations
in Mind
Body & Spirit
New ways of
using our mind
Empowered
self authority
Releasing of old
stagnant energy
on an individual
and collective
level
Authentic
personal &
collective
structures
Unconditional
love for self
and others
Embracing
that we are
the
creators
Key themes for Uranus square Pluto and Neptune sextile Pluto

7. Focusing on August 2013
Key Planetary Aspects in the Sky
Aug 6th: New Moon at 14’ Leo 35
Aug 6th – 10th: Jupiter opposite Pluto
Aug 20th: Full Moon 28’ Aquarius 11
Aug 21st – 26th: Jupiter square Uranus
Jupiter trine Chiron
Aug 24th: Venus square Pluto

8. Jupiter opposite Pluto - moving into an exact square with Uranus
Effect: expands the energy of the square, which is about the urge to transform
structures in our life, on a personal and collective basis, that are outdated and
inauthentic. Jupiter invites us to consider what has real meaning. It urges us to
make new expansive beginnings in the areas of our chart/life that are affected
by this transit. This aspect will happen again in Jan
and April 2014.

9. Jupiter in Cancer also continues to be part of the grand trines in Water which
he has been involved in since early July 2013. Hence we are invited to
transform in a variety of ways and on multiple levels at the same time.
Our deepest unconscious emotions are surfacing to be healed and released
whilst we are urged to transform structures which impede our soul growth.
Conflicts that arise are mostly between our false ego and our heart.
The New Moon in Leo invites
us to focus on our heart
through
creativity, playfulness, joy
and spontaneity.
This is in fact a Kite formation
activated by Jupiter with apex
Pluto – the transformation can
be profound at this time
The Chart of the New
Moon Aug 6th 2013

10. From August 10th to April 2014 there will be a series of Grand Crosses in
Cardinal signs in the sky. Cardinal signs are natural instigators and
leaders, hence these crosses invite action on our part. With the Moon
participating in the cross on August 10,th on Aug 20th it is the turn of Venus. The
impetus for action at this time is based on fairness and justice, particularly in all
our relationships.
The North Node in Scorpio is
inching its way towards
Saturn, urging us to be
absolutely truthful with
ourselves and others. The need
to do so will become more
intense with the exact
conjunction in September
The Full Moon in Aquarius
invites us to consider how
and what we might offer the
collective as our awareness
that we are all one increases.
The Chart of the Full
Moon Aug 20th 2013

11. Some key themes and suggestions for this month:

12. Some further suggestions on how to approach this
month:

13. Some key themes and suggestions for this month in words:
• Creativity: painting, writing, dancing, journaling
• Grounding: spending time in nature – in water and on land –
walking, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, paddling, kayaking, diving
• Having Fun: whatever brings you joy and laughter
• Time with Loved Ones: fun times with friends and family
• Time on your Own: meditating, journaling, day dreaming
• Setting your Intent: what do I choose? Who do you choose to spend time with?
Where are you heading on this path? Is it the path you choose?
• Taking Action: what action is most aligned with your soul self
• From Eckhart Tolle: To Create at a conscious level; think only what you choose to
experience, say only what you choose to make real.
Legal Copyright of Margaret Gray August 2013. None of the material in this
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