The Sky Today, August 18, 2021

At 3:27 a.m.: The moon is square Venus

In the pre-dawn hours, the Capricorn moon squares off with Venus in Libra, giving us lofty (and perhaps impractical,) standards in romance. Because we feel insecure, we desire tribute from loved ones—something to confirm their loyalty or respect for us. Failing to receive a romantic gesture can cause us to question the legitimacy of the relationship. We might be on a different page than our partner, who doesn’t know how we’re feeling. Under this square, we can end up hurting our own feelings now by failing to properly communicate our expectations.

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At 7:59 p.m.: The moon is square Chiron

After sun-up, the moon squares Chiron, causing us to replay old wounding narratives in our minds, potentially blowing our pain out of proportion. In our early lives, we may have had to be strong or put on a brave face to survive a traumatic experience. This survival mechanism has taught us how to fly solo, but now we are trapped between two extremes—the desire for affection and the fear of rejection. Due to the events of the morning, we feel shame and disappointment rising up, tethered to ideas of vulnerability. This period suggests that we embrace these tricky emotions and resolve not to wall off, but to begin laying foundations for healthier self-expression.

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