august 25

The stars seem to recognize that August is coming to an end and they're acting accordingly: all the troubles you've had this month will finally end, and you'll be ready for a brand new start!


That doesn't mean there won't be a bump here or there. On August 25, Mars will meet up with Saturn and the side-effects include severe crankiness and becoming extremely accident prone. If ever there was a day to physically exert yourself to total exhaustion, this is it!  Try rock climbing, a triathlon, repairing everything broken in the house -- any specific, strenuous task that requires all your focus is a must.

Fortunately, by August 26, everything will start to improve as Mercury goes direct. Technical problems, delays, and communication issues will finallybe resolved. Then on August 28, the Sun will shine a gentle light on Pluto, indicating that you've overcome some major problem, learned important lessons, and you're ready to move on. This, paired with the New Moon in Virgo on the 29th, will provide you with an excellent opportunity for new beginnings!

Then, Jupiter will go retro grade in Taurus on August 30, and you'll have a chance to rethink what's truly most important in your life. For the next few months, you'll focus more on satisfying your internal needs than worrying about material possessions.

Son and Daughter Day

On this 'Son and Daughter Day' you can be sure that Feng Shui has an cure that addresses bringing fortune and luck to both! In fact, this philosophy says that planting a cherry tree in honor of a baby girl has energies that will strengthen and protect her. The cherry tree is understood to support and strengthen all feminine energies but especially those of a newborn child. So the traditional cure holds that a cherry tree should be planted within nine months of the birth of a baby girl. Ideally the baby should be at the planting ceremony in order to get all the benefit of engaging the tree's support throughout all her days. A baby boy should have a pine tree planted in his name and honor. This tree strengthens masculine energies and offers growth, stability and longevity when planted before the boy hits nine months old. Plant the pine with the baby present and for the rest of his days he will stay rooted, stable and strong. These gifts are literally gifting babies with the Feng Shui version of the Tree of Life! Le Chaim!