Don’t rush in. A dangerous Mars Pluto square exact at 12:14 am PDT early this morning still has a bite and energy to create some real problems as you start your day.

Slow down and don’t force the issue as reactions may be contrary to expectations. Afternoon hours are best for important calls and business when the Moon sextiles Mercury at 5:33 pm.

A foggy Moon Neptune square follows at 10:16 pm.

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Trouble is brewing. Caution lights are on today and tonight.

The main event is Mars in home sign Aries lining up in a square to dangerous Pluto. This marker will be exact just after midnight and is likely to generate violence, breakdowns and to bring out the worst in some folks on Wednesday.

There’s an additional problem in the heavens this morning as the Sun and Neptune form a confusing inconjunct at 7:32 am PDT. Double-check your briefcase before you leave the house as the Moon is Void of Course this morning until she enters Gemini at 6:46 am.

Pay extra attention to the kids and critters tonight as minor mishaps can turn into emergency room visits with these two bad boys locked up in a challenging square.

This is not the night to gamble in any way.

Mixed signals are in the Skywatch this morning. An optimistic Moon Jupiter trine at 8:51 am PDT is followed by the Moon squaring the egotistical Sun at 9:45 am.

Step around a hassle or challenge then and you are likely to find some positive outcome to the situation when the Moon sextiles forgiving and empathetic Neptune at 11:32 am.

Astrological skies clear past this moment and green lights come on. The kiss of the day appears at 5:03 pm when the Moon trines healing Pluto. Quiet hours follow.

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Unsettled. Logical Mercury gets shorted out by contrary and erratic Uranus in a square at 5:52 am PDT early this morning. People change their minds, say crazy things, and make huge mistakes in their thinking with this pair in the Skywatch.

It can also be a time when the truth comes out from someone who didn’t mean to disclose it. This is more likely Monday afternoon when the Moon ”translates” the square as Luna conjuncts Uranus in the heavens at 4:04 pm and then squares Mercury at 6:11 pm.

Problems with computers, cars, and all high-tech stuff are also more likely with Uranus tangled up in a square. This is not a good day to purchase these items or to make promises that stretch the truth.

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Get a head start early on Saturday to handle important chores and shopping. The Sun and Moon find common ground and agree with each other by forming a trine in the heavens at 3:49 pm PDT Saturday afternoon. An exuberant Moon Jupiter square follows at 8:44 pm Saturday night. Stay up late you might not enjoy the Moon in feisty Aries meeting ruler Mars at 1:35 am early Sunday morning. This pair is a set-up for a fight or argument.

      Caution lights are up Sunday morning. The Moon in impatient Aries squares stubborn Pluto at 4:37 am PDT and travels on to square grouchy Saturn at 12:50 pm. Luna then turns Void of Course until she enters peaceful Taurus at 6:28 pm early Sunday evening. A friendly Moon Venus sextile warms up hearts and minds Sunday night, exact at 11:23 pm. A bit of static is also in the air Sunday night as Mercury lines up in a square to rebellious and unpredictable Uranus – could be the truth comes out, too. As times change.

If your birthday is this week (Aug 9–15)

The powerful Mars Pluto square in the heavens now becomes a part of your Solar Return, Leo. Every element in astrology has a positive side and this square gives you the courage and strength to make your life healthier and stronger in the months ahead. Yes, this is the year and time to let go of negative habits, people, and situations that keep you from reaching your full potential. Lucky Jupiter sits next to Pluto in this chart of your new year, which means the results of your efforts can pay off in spades and open the door to progress and advancements in your career and lifestyle. Don’t look backwards, Leo. The future is calling with a golden invitation to put your best foot forward and to enjoy the taste of success like never before. As times change.

A slight delay and then green lights. The Moon squares lazy Venus at 5:53 am PDT this morning and then turns Void of Course until she enters fiery Aries at 6:04 am.

The Skywatch clears past this moment kicking on green lights for work or play. Venus enters emotional and sensitive Cancer at 8:21 am and will stay in this water sign ruled by the mothering Moon until September 5. This is good news for America as we see the Sun, Venus, and Jupiter all in Cancer in the USA birth chart—all to get a sweet visitor over the next two weeks.

This will also be a very good Venus cycle to fix up or beautify your home and for all reunions and family vacations. The kiss of the day appears this afternoon at 5:12 pm when the Moon trines articulate Mercury. Clear skies follow. As times change.