August 2023 prediction

Politically, August looks pretty good: there are many favorable aspects for Mars and retrograde Pluto. Selena (planet of goodness) is approaching retrograde Chiron (planet of compromise), and they give us hope that the grain deal will be resumed by the end of the month, or other successful negotiations will take place in the interests of peace. Mercury retrograde starting August 24 is remarkably positive this time; with the exception of the opposition with Neptune, he has very good aspects.

The second week of August is very critical for Putin, and for Russia as a whole: against the direct Proserpine, on August 7-16, bombings are likely again, the destruction of vital infrastructure, unreasonable political decisions and a confrontation with the heads of other states. Russian territory is under threat. The new Moon on August 16, when the luminaries will rise to the top of T-square with Uranus and Proserpina, is especially dangerous. The moment of reversal of Uranus, which will take place on August 28-30, is also fraught with all sorts of surprises, protests and unforeseen man-made incidents.

World economy: there is nothing special to please. Against the background of retrorgade Saturn opposition, inflation is likely to increase and sanctions will be strengthened in the last decade of the month. The risk of the spread of parasites and the death of the crop remains because of opposition with the Black Moon.

Defective Venus

Venus retrograde is most unlucky in August: its regression in the first half of the month will lead to a repeated, and longer conjunction with the Black Moon. Their exact convergence will take place on August 7-9, and these are extremely unfavorable days for women: morally, the risk of irreversible mistakes and failures will increase, and physically, the risk of infection and poisoning will increase. Take care of yourself and your lovers, don't complicate family relations, don't plan complex medical operations and procedures for the first ten days of August, follow the recommendations related to retrograde Venus.

Lunar occultation of Antares

A rare phenomenon is observed this summer: due to peculiarities of lunar orbit, the Moon will cover Antares (alpha Scorpio) on August 25, i.e. will pass right in front of him. Only residents of North America will see this phenomenon. A repetition of the occultation is expected on September 21, 2023 and February 5, 2024. The last time this happened February 7, 2010 and June 20, 2005. For reference, I will show you what events occurred on the occultation in 2010:

• Victor Yanukovich won the presidential elections in Ukraine by a small margin.
• Laura Chinchilla became the first female president of Costa Rica. Venus was not retrograde that time.
• Iran launches production of 20% uranium.
• An explosion occurred at a power plant in Connecticut, killing 6 people.