Cosmic Insights – August 10, 2026 August 9, 2026
Posted by Veronica Hartman in Uncategorized.Tags: astrology, cats-cradle, full-moon, horoscope, leo-solar-eclipse, mercury-retrograde, venus-in-libra, venus-retrograde-in-scorpio, zodiac
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by Veronica G. Hartman
The celestial week of August 10, 2026 begins with the Sun rising in magnificent Leo, illuminating an opportunity to use alchemy to transform the bare core metal of a heart of gold into a spiritual blueprint for inner awakening by stepping outside the usual rules and taking a risk. The caveat is the consideration of a deep unconscious desire of the ego to actualize the awakening with the Midas touch, to experience the lesson that gold cannot replace living things, bypassing the true opportunity to change their soul and, ultimately, its purpose.
Mercury, the planetary messenger, has also just entered into the heart of the lion with a mandate to discover the truth of what lies hidden within the heart as Jupiter in Leo heralds a new sunrise after the dark night of the soul with a glorious display of generosity or a parade to show off its grandeur.
Meanwhile, the Moon is sitting at 17 degrees of Cancer with an emotional feeling that small beginnings can lead to a beautiful flowering as seeds grow into knowledge and light. The 17th degree of Cancer is the same degree that Mercury went retrograde on June 29th so communication of feelings since then is being reflected now to either release or nurture them into an emotional garden of caring, nurturing, and support throughout the coming year
As the Moon in Cancer is balsamic to the Sun in Leo, both are positioned in their strongest ruling signs and the companion phase to the recent full moon in Leo/Aquarius. Thus, what was illuminated under the full moon then is available for the inherent gold of love within to be supported now. The key is to receive the best, and release the rest, instead of holding on to misunderstandings with false pride.
There are also three configurations in the sky at sunrise as two kites are formed with a five-point star contained within them. Looking at the star first represents the destiny of potential through triumph of spiritual power over mundane materialism. It emerges through the highest point of the star, which is Uranus in Gemini, with a message to contemplate whether the pursuit of material or spiritual wealth leads to experiencing financial success and the freedom that accompanies it, or becomes a potential fall from grace as the winds of change occur.
Uranus in Gemini is aligned favorably with Neptune retrograde in Aries, with the symbology that creative imagination may be the path to travel to discover the truth of what Mercury in Leo is illuminating. Whereas, Venus in Libra points to potential collaborations that could result in financial prosperity, as Pluto retrograde in Aquarius backs it with the faith of transformation.
The caveat is that Venus will go retrograde on October 3rd, so collaborations that are being made now, or partnerships, could undergo an unraveling when Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio this fall. The key is to trust your gut instead of the surface of what it appears to be.
The two kites encompass the same planets as the star, yet the difference lies in the awareness and understanding of how to get the kites off the ground. The tail of the first kite is in the area of financial resources and relationships anchored by Venus, the queen of relating in Libra. Therefore, Venus, the planet of self-values, provides the aerodynamics and stability by adding drag and weight to the end of the planetary kite, through congruent self-values and win-win solutions to get it in the air. However, Venus in Libra opposes Neptune retrograde in Aries in the area of financial support, or liability through partnerships. The key is to determine any covert agendas of partners, and whether they are committed to investing resources without a guaranteed return.
The tail of the second kite lies in the area of daily work routines, with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius holding down the fort. The caveat is Pluto retrograde in Aquarius is currently consolidating internal power until it goes direct on October 15th, and by then Venus will be retrograde in Scorpio. Thus, the wisest option now could be to utilize the resources of Venus to create harmonious relationships before she becomes uncooperative in the fall.
Minutes after midnight on August 10th, challenges may arise in communication as Mercury in Leo unwittingly tugs on hidden relationship wounds personified by Chiron retrograde in Taurus about self-values. While Mercury in Leo may attempt to salvage the damage with a know-it-all egotistical attitude, communicating a heartfelt apology and understanding will be a healing path of forgiveness.
On the afternoon of August 10th, Venus in Libra and Neptune in Aries oppose each other with an opportunity to negotiate differences of values and behaviors with honest, direct communication, and could be the saving grace of relating if Neptune retrograde in Aries takes responsibility for elusive behaviors, and Venus in Libra holds boundaries to support the foundation of relationships.
In the early hours of August 11th, Mars settles down in a smouldering pond of emotional energy, opening a six-week window of pressure cooker energy regarding family, home and childhood. Mars has a tendency to demonstrate knee-jerk reactions when emotional boundaries are activated, and it won’t take much to trigger them as Neptune retrograde in Aries provides the matches to light the emotional fuse. Pluto retrograde in Aquarius doesn’t help either, with a detached, whatever attitude, as Mercury in Leo opposes it with an attitude of entitlement. Lastly, Venus in Libra is available to mediate and soothe the ruffled waters of Mars in Cancer, Neptune retrograde in Aries, and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius; if they are prepared to be accountable for emotional feelings that trigger behaviors, and the transformation of them.
On another note, the energy of these cosmic challenges is ripe ingredients for potential incidents of road rage, domestic violence, and family disputes. A few minutes later, the Moon blazes into warm-hearted Leo to join Mercury, Jupiter, and the Sun in Leo with an opportunity to demonstrate genuine love from the heart for oneself and others through the sharing of romantic feelings to sustain the fire of love, or throw cold water to put it out with the icy emotional detachment of Pluto retrograde in Aquarius.
Before the day ends, Mercury in Leo opposes Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, and the gloves may come off for an end-of-the-day drama as Mercury in Leo confronts the detached facade of Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, “I don’t care” attitude regarding romance, creativity, children, hopes, wishes, and dreams of the future.
For the grand cosmic finale of the week, a total eclipse in Leo occurs and is visible in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and will be viewed as a partial solar eclipse with coverage in the northern states of Alaska and parts of the northeast. Solar eclipses also appear to occur as a solitary event, when in actuality they are part of a much larger cycle of approximately 1226 to 1550 years or 12 to 15 centuries. During the total lifespan of a Saros Series Cycle, it will produce 69 to 87 individual solar eclipses which repeat sequentially at intervals of one NASA Saros Series Cycle of 18 years, 11 days and 8 hours. (1)
This eclipse began March 10th, 1179, at the south pole and will not complete until August 13th, 2423, when it reaches the north pole. South node eclipses are relationship-oriented, requiring compromises for balance. Each subsequent eclipse from the beginning to the end carries a similar pattern of energy that began at the initial eclipse.
Due to the visible attraction of eclipses, the astrological meaning is often overlooked relative to the energy of the next six months. Thus, the Leo solar eclipse of 2026 is indicative of breaking free of a negative situation where no hope can be seen to a more positive space containing many options. The solution is shown by the cosmos and needs to be taken up without too much delay. (2)
The last eclipse in this particular series occurred August 1st, 2008, indicative of what occurred then, could happen again now as a similar echo from the past into the present. For instance, at the Libra new moon in September of 2008, the eclipse in August was a catalyst to trigger a global financial crisis as a US credit and housing system became a toxic, suffocating gridlock. Thus, there may be shifts coming with the economy during these next six months.
On a personal level, the solar eclipse occurs in Leo along with Mercury and Jupiter. The key to moving through the next six months lies in the awareness of what is truly gold in your life and may be reminiscent of events that occurred in 2008. The caveat is that all that glitters is not gold, and the awareness of what or who is truly valuable in life will be the difference that makes a difference until February 2027, and the next 18 years!
In the early hours of August 13th, the Moon moves quickly into logical thinking Virgo, offering an opportunity to process emotional feelings in an effort to make sense of them. However, Mercury, the CEO of Virgo, is moving through romantic Leo, so attempting to analyze feelings instead of feeling them may be a futile exercise between the head and the heart, with the heart winning out.
(1) https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEsaros/SEsaros.html
(2) Brady, Bernadette. The Eagle and the Lark. P. 322 Samuel Weiser, Inc.
Veronica is a professional astrologer with thirty-six years of experience and certified by the NCGR Professional Astrologers Alliance, Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with thirty years of experience and is certified by the American Board of NLP, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Time Line TherapyTM certified by the Time Line TherapyTM Association, Reiki Master of the Usui Sei Chem Tibetan lineage, with twenty-nine years of experience, and an Ordained Minister by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. since 1995.
To make appointments regarding personal cosmic insights on what 2026 holds for you, personal empowerment sessions using the techniques of hypnosis, Time Line TherapyTM, and NLP to create the quality of life you deserve and desire, astrology classes and workshops, Reiki training, energy healing sessions, Certification training’s and workshops in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis and Time Line TherapyTM, or wedding officiant services, contact Veronica at 615-355-4983 and/or vghart2@cs.com.
For additional information on these services, visit www.awarenessthroughastrology.com, www.alternativelearningtechnologies.com, and/or www.rainbowsofenlightenment.com.
NOTE: Rainbows of Enlightenment is under construction.
DISCLAIMER: The astrological information shared in this post does not constitute advice to anyone in any context whatsoever.
Cosmic Insights – August 3, 2026 August 2, 2026
Posted by Veronica Hartman in Uncategorized.Tags: astrology, chiron-retrograde-in-taurus, full-moon, horoscope, lammas, mercury-out-of-the-shadow, mercury-retrograde, sun-in-leo, venus-in-libra, zodiac
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by Veronica G. Hartman
The celestial week of August the 3rd, 2026, begins with the Sun rising in majestic Leo, illuminating an opportunity to rise above superficiality into receptivity and peace with others. The true power of the Sun’s placement in Leo lies in its undiluted state of energy, as it does not filter the expression of the energy through other planets.
However, other planets either fall in alignment with its power or run the risk of burning up in its intensity. For a moment, stop and consider that without the energy of the Sun, complex life on Earth could not exist. Thus, the creative process of life exists in all humanity as a power to create life with an intentional purpose of sustainment. Leo energy either manifests as a warm heart offering unconditional love for all life, magnetizing to it all it desires, or the ego that doesn’t recognize that all life is interconnected, thus losing true power of heartfelt integration to the illusion of the superior ego.
Currently, the Sun is positioned between Jupiter in Leo and Venus in conscious Virgo. Jupiter personifies the expansion principle, so now everything appears larger than life and perhaps too good to be true behind the radiation of the Sun. As the Sun in Leo moves toward Venus in Virgo, it is shining a light on how to let go of relationships and resources that don’t stand up to the scrutiny of the Venus ideal of perfection. The caveat is that what is released prematurely before the ideal can come to a state of perfection may not be able to be salvaged once Venus retrogrades into Libra on October 3rd, 2026.
Therefore, the key is to not throw the baby out with the bath water, but to consider the value of the baby first. First of all, the dirty bath water and the baby are internal projections about personal values, so cleaning up the projections can reveal self-values so others don’t have to be sacrificed to retain personal illusory values.
Is that a lot to digest? Absolutely! Yet, this upcoming Venus retrograde cycle is not for the faint of heart, as Venus in Libra will begin evaluating relationships for their worthiness before Venus retrograde in Scorpio will force a complete overhaul of the hidden undercurrents of love, power, and self-worth demanding absolute vulnerability and truth of the shadow within about a fear of emotional or financial loss, that can only be denied and continued throughout relationships; or transformed as the Phoenix rises from the ashes.
Meanwhile, the Moon is blazing through impetuous Aries, with a desire to move forward emotionally, adopting an adaptive, optimistic attitude to explore broader emotional horizons. Mars is the CEO of Aries and is currently blowing through the winds of communicative Gemini to trim off the bare reality of emotional feelings by editing words, thoughts, emotions, and superfluous things that are emotional weeds that threaten the harvest of a beautiful emotional garden. Mars in Gemini then elicits the assistance of Mercury in Cancer to have the faith of opportunities manifesting on the horizon through caring communication.
Then, shortly after lunch, Chiron, the wounded healer, begins to retrograde in Taurus, the keeper of values. Oh my, time for all the hidden lions, tigers, and bears to present themselves in the context of daily life to discern through Venus in Virgo for their quality and worthiness. The key to the discernment of Venus in Virgo now lies in the feelings connected to their values. If it feels right, it goes on the plus side of Venus in Virgo’s accounting process. If not, it goes on the minus side with the caveat that the Venus retrograde cycle will reveal what is hidden relative to those values.
On the evening of August 4th, the Moon slowly moves into gentle Taurus, offering an opportunity to reflect on emotional values that soothe the soul through the caring communication of shared feelings.
Upon waking on August 5th, it can be a vault of silent strength to persevere as challenges related to power, hopes, wishes, dreams, and the pursuit of creative projects as power plays present themselves for a piece of the pie or the long-term inherent value. The key is to listen with what feels right, seek options, and hold boundaries with a fierce yet kind determination.
On the afternoon of August 6th, Venus dances into graceful Libra to determine the validity of career projects that may be delayed due to a difference of values. Venus is currently in the sacrifice phase of the upcoming retrograde cycle, so what is sacrificed now may be a blessing in disguise between October 3rd and November 13th, 2026. The key is to find the balance between true value and covert projected agendas.
Before the day ends, Mercury finally leaves the shadow of the retrograde energy of June 29 – July 23, with emotional and mental clarity about emotional misunderstandings and relationships to build a firm foundation for future growth and progress.
In the early hours of August 7th, the Moon moves into quick-thinking Gemini and may interrupt patterns of sleep with intuitive messages that clarify emotional feelings of value from the recent Mercury retrograde cycle in Cancer, as sudden epiphanies fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle.
And finally, shortly after sunrise on August 7th, the Sun reaches 15 degrees of Leo, announcing the gibbous solar phase of the current solar cycle begun at the Spring Equinox on March 20th, 2026. At the spring equinox, seed intentions were planted in the fertile fields of universal consciousness from the thoughts, actions, and emotions of the previous 45 days (February 3rd through March 20th, 2026), which are now producing the first harvest as Leo is the creative spark of manifestation. Therefore, applied efforts of thoughts, visions, actions, and feelings since the Spring Equinox have the potential to expand exponentially during the next 12 years as Jupiter in Leo works behind the scenes.
Veronica is a professional astrologer with thirty-six years of experience and certified by the NCGR Professional Astrologers Alliance, Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with thirty years of experience and is certified by the American Board of NLP, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Time Line TherapyTM certified by the Time Line TherapyTM Association, Reiki Master of the Usui Sei Chem Tibetan lineage, with twenty-nine years of experience, and an Ordained Minister by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. since 1995.
To make appointments regarding personal cosmic insights on what 2026 holds for you, personal empowerment sessions using the techniques of hypnosis, Time Line TherapyTM, and NLP to create the quality of life you deserve and desire, astrology classes and workshops, Reiki training, energy healing sessions, Certification training’s and workshops in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis and Time Line TherapyTM, or wedding officiant services, contact Veronica at 615-355-4983 and/or vghart2@cs.com.
For additional information on these services, visit www.awarenessthroughastrology.com, www.alternativelearningtechnologies.com, and/or www.rainbowsofenlightenment.com.
NOTE: Rainbows of Enlightenment is under construction.
DISCLAIMER: The astrological information shared in this post does not constitute advice to anyone in any context whatsoever.
Cosmic Insights – October 13, 2025 October 12, 2025
Posted by Veronica Hartman in Uncategorized.Tags: astrology, full-moon, horoscope, mercury-retrograde, pluto-in-aquarius, solar-eclipse-in-virgo, venus-in-libra, zodiac
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By Veronica G. Hartman
The celestial week of October 13, 2025, begins with the Sun rising in harmonious Libra, illuminating an opportunity to connect with like-minded others and share values about relating and self-worth. Whereas Venus, the planetary agent of Libra, has arrived at the last degree of Virgo with a reminder to stay true to oneself along the path of life.
Venus is also activating the recent solar eclipse in Virgo; therefore, significant circumstances and events begin to fall into place relative to the seeds of intention planted at that time. As the solar eclipse is initially a six-month window of energy to work with, things will unfold quickly until February 2026, as Mercury, the fleet-footed messenger in charge of Virgo, makes important connections. The key is to keep in mind that the current solar eclipse window is a time of cultivating win/win relationships from the past and present, which will anchor the next nineteen years based on the value of communication.
Meanwhile, the Moon is throwing rocks into the emotional pond of Cancer with repetitive cycles of caretaking to support and nourish others who depend on being supported by others. However, the ripples of the pond suggest an ongoing restlessness to venture out into the world and broaden horizons by sharing beliefs and philosophies with others.
Thus, it may be a time of feeling smothered by the needs of others, instead of the emotional freedom the Moon craves to spread its wings during the disseminating lunar phase it shares with the Sun in Libra.
Shortly after lunch, the Moon in Cancer may rein in any feelings of restriction as it becomes a third-quarter lunar phase in the relationship with the Sun in Libra. Now, it is time to accept responsibility for nurturing emotional relationships, including the one with oneself.
It will become evident how important self-care is later in the afternoon when Venus dances into relationship-oriented Libra for the next few weeks. Venus in Libra is charming, politically correct, and determined to get agendas met, as an iron fist in a velvet glove. The politically correct key to relating now is demonstrating the golden rule of fairness, equality, and the art of giving and receiving with polite kindness and firm boundaries. As a wise man once stated, the art of diplomacy lies in communicating that someone is welcome to leave, and they look forward to the trip!
As the work day ends, Pluto moves forward in Aquarius with the power to transform hopes, wishes, and dreams into reality as it engages favorably with Venus in Libra, and Uranus retrograde in Gemini. It is as if the stars have aligned and opened doors of opportunities for expansive growth and visibility! The key is to seize intuitive insights as guideposts and trust the process with a foundation of faith and no attachment to how outcomes are achieved!
Before the day ends, Venus in Libra opposes Neptune retrograde in Aries, providing a way to get the kite of creative dreams off the ground, with powerful actions integrated with ideals. The caveat is that the opposition either presupposes a confrontation with others regarding values and ideals or an illuminating process to balance the scales of personal and collective values within oneself, instead of projecting them onto others.
Therefore, today is setting up the remainder of the week to follow through on the power of shifting energy. Since Columbus Day is celebrated today, it could also be an opportunity for self-discovery that may lead to new horizons, which can then be explored!
On October 14, the Moon takes center stage in Leo to announce its presence before the Sun rises in Libra! Thus, emotional dramas may be the backdrop of relating if their majesty is not given due recognition in all of its glory! However, all is forgiven and forgotten, as the warmth of the Moon in Leo is also heart-centered and connects to others with generosity and grace when gratitude is expressed with a caring demonstration of love.
The Moon in Leo is grateful for the current support and inspiration of Neptune retrograde in Aries, and Venus in Libra behind the scenes as it opposes Pluto in Aquarius in the boardroom. Pluto cooly ignores the razzle-dazzle efforts that the Moon displays for attention, as Pluto is prepared to take control of events and circumstances that have been on the back burner for the past six months. Pluto also has the support of Venus in Libra, and Uranus retrograde in Gemini, so cooperation and negotiation can provide solutions to work around differences.
On the afternoon of October 16, the Moon settles down into hard-working Virgo with an eagle eye on the financial budget, and whether the investment of resources is being utilized to sustain career goals. Mercury is the CEO of Virgo and is currently scrutinizing the bottom line, and will quickly pull the plug on expenditures that don’t demonstrate measurable results. After an initial assessment, the Moon in Virgo gets down to business, communicating attitude adjustments to Neptune retrograde in Aries to stop talking about taking actions, and get it done! Pluto in Aquarius is also on the receiving end of an attitude adjustment from the Moon about using the power of technology for present advancement, not just future projects.
In the early hours of October 17, the Sun in Libra squares off with Jupiter in Cancer to take an emotional risk and share feelings about home and family concerns, instead of withdrawing from relationships with emotional distance. The characterization of Libra and Cancer is action-oriented, so it is an opportunity to communicate feelings in a secure setting with someone who truly cares, even though it may feel uncomfortable at first.
Before the Sun goes down, a potential confrontation arises between the Sun in Libra and Chiron, the wounded healer, retrograde in Aries, as the Sun triggers the wounds of abandonment and rejection that Chiron attempts to hide with passive-aggressive behaviors. The key is to calmly state perceptions without ambushing one with covert agendas or interventions, or invite one to handle it on their own without projecting opinions or judgments.
Veronica is a professional astrologer with thirty-five years of experience and certified by the NCGR Professional Astrologers Alliance, Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with twenty-six years of experience and is certified by the American Board of NLP, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Time Line TherapyTM certified by the Time Line TherapyTM Association, Reiki Master of the Usui Sei Chem Tibetan lineage, with twenty-nine years of experience, and an Ordained Minister by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. since 1995.
To make appointments regarding personal cosmic insights on what 2025 holds for you, personal empowerment sessions using the tools of hypnosis, Time Line TherapyTM, and NLP to create the quality of life you deserve and desire, astrology classes and workshops, Reiki training, energy healing sessions, Certification training’s and workshops in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis and Time Line TherapyTM, or wedding officiant services, contact Veronica at 615-355-4983 and/or vghart2@cs.com.
For additional information on these services, visit www.awarenessthroughastrology.com, www.alternativelearningtechnologies.com, and/or www.rainbowsofenlightenment.com.
NOTE: Rainbows of Enlightenment is under construction.
DISCLAIMER: The astrological information shared in this post does not constitute advice to anyone in any context whatsoever.
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