Weekly Wisdom- August 16th-August 22nd

Welcome to the weekly wisdom! This is a companion post to this week’s Astro Weather episode. Here you’ll find a synopsis of what was discussed on the podcast, a tarot card for the week, and a blurb for your rising sign on how the energy at hand is likely to manifest for you.

While this energetic template can serve as a guide, you should take this info and place it over your natal chart for the best results. I hope it serves you well and that you have a great week!

~ Reckless abandon, Holding power, Potential, Courage, Passion ~

Don’t be so hard on yourself. There are some major identity shifts happening and you should embrace them slowly. Instead of ruminating, turn to fun and play. Your partner can be a source of ease and comfort. Indulge in this in whatever ways make sense for you.

You’ve likely been a little busy lately with family and home life. There were definitely things that needed your attention, but now it’s time to step back and turn inward. You don’t have to totally seclude yourself, but at least make time to sort out your thoughts.

It’s a good week to smooth over tensions with friends or readjust your aim with larger ambitions. Speaking your mind will be important, but knowing when to hold your tongue can be just as crucial. Focus on home and personal life come the weekend.

It’s time to check in with career ambitions and life obligations. Make sure you’re juggling these things with precision and asserting boundaries as needed. Private and public life will be at odds— clear communication is the key to soothing the tension.

The pressure to learn, grown, and create has likely been a little heavy. Use this week to check in and take stock of your progress. Things are moving, albeit slow— but progress is progress. Shed the need to embody self so loud and relax this weekend.

The eclipse hangover is likely very real for you. Your mental health and inner world are still settling, and there’s not much you can do except give it time. Try to reframe past events that have caused stress and anxiety. You’re slowly taking back control.

Social connections and “the other” will take up most of your time this week. You’re in the midst or reworking agreements and or creating new ones— don’t rush this. Come the weekend, turn inward and give yourself space to reflect without outside opinions.

This week is a reminder that you’re human. There are earthly limitations to your drive and vitality that you need to adhere to. Walk the fine line of obligation to others and self. If something is tipping your scales— rethink if it’s necessary right now.

The more you learn about self, the stronger your connection to creativity and sexuality will be. There are facets of self you may be ignoring in favor of others— try to reconcile why. Friends and social connections can help illuminate these blind spots.

The Sun will be in its Joy for you come the weekend! If life has felt slow to progress or like you’ve been stuck in a mire, the weekend will be a great time to open other avenues of expansion. Learning and travel will slowly become a focal point.

Your message still feels muddled. Words and ideas are not the easiest path of expression at the moment. Look to people who understand you for help and clarity. Mentors and teachers may have insight that you’re overlooking— talk to them.

There’s a reality check within finances brewing— but one that shows your progress and diligence! Don’t let this incremental win spiral into something that ends up setting you back. Stay grounded in work and start hustling towards your next mini milestone.