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Mind Over Matter?

Matters of the mind take center stage with the sun in your 3rd house of communication and learning. This house is naturally associated with Gemini so you feel right at home being a busy bee in your local community. Interactions with neighbors or distant relatives may increase this month, and with Mars in your sign, overall you’ll be busier than usual.?

The third house is connected to short distance travel, and with summer coming to a close next month in the northern hemisphere, you may have a family trip planned around the new moon in Leo on August 4. Venus moves into Virgo in your 4th house of home and family the same day, making interactions with family members a little sweeter.?

This time of year is especially auspicious due to the 8/8 Lion’s Gate Portal. The alignment of Earth, Sirius and Orion in the constellation of Leo is an opportunity to focus on your manifestations and watch them unfold. This is especially important because it occurs in the days after the new moon, giving every sign an extra blessing from the universe to make your dreams come true.?

However, there’s a hiccup. Your ruler Mercury goes retrograde August 5 in this same house, which could conjure up some deep rooted issues that need to be addressed. Mercury retrograde periods can be quite stressful for you, and because this one starts at the bottom of your chart connected with your roots, you need to be proactive about prioritizing your mental well being. While a quick vacation can be a way to recharge, you need to commit to actually recharging. Reading a fiction book, working on puzzles and journaling are excellent ways to use the 3rd house energy to your advantage. You can also commit to learning something new.?

It’s important to mercury retrograde-proof said getaway, making sure travel arrangements are double confirmed and your method of transportation is in tip-top shape, if that’s in your control. If you are staying put this month, connecting with your local community through volunteer work, trying a new local restaurant, or simply sparking up a conversation with a neighbor you’ve never spoken to, can enrich your life in a big way. It’s also a great time to declutter your home. Physical clutter can cause mental clutter, and you have enough of that, Gemini.?

Augustus 19 is the most pivotal point of the month with the Aquarius full moon occurring in your 9th house of long-distance travel, education and spirituality. The full moon coincides with two T-Squares involving Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and the sun, moon and Uranus. The days leading up to and after the full moon may be mentally stressful, so it’s important for you to have some sort of grounding practice to keep you centered.?

The sun joins Venus in your 4th house of home and ancestry on August 22nd for Virgo season. Your personal life will need to take the front seat. There are times in our lives that require us to give more attention to one part of our life vs. the other, and this is one of those times. It’s impossible to have perfect balance, so if you do in fact feel pulled between your work and home, remember communication is a big theme right now, so use your personal superpower to get through this temporary overwhelm.