Good morning again. My name is Julianne, and here’s another podcast for this week. You can also read this full podcast here in the show notes:
I’ll be doing dailies. I took a long break, figuring out if I wanted to keep doing this, and it feels like I will—as long as I want to. And I do want to. Today is Monday, August 18th. Early this morning, the moon was at 27 degrees of Gemini, and within the next six hours, it shifts into Cancer. So we get two different vibes today: Gemini first, then Cancer. The Gemini energy is nice, though we’re already feeling the square to Saturn. As the moon moves from late Gemini into early Cancer, it squares Saturn in early Aries. This is a first-quarter square, which is about breaking free from something—likely a block we’ve been facing around our own capacity to lead ourselves. With the moon in Gemini, there may be a lot of ideas, but the square to Saturn insists we pick one that feels genuinely curious and heart-opening, rather than pressuring ourselves into inaction. Saturn, when restrictive, can paralyze us, but what’s needed is a brave decision tied to some longer spiritual or visionary commitment, especially with Neptune nearby. Resistance comes from the fact that this is something we’ve been working on for a long time—our leadership, our ability to manifest a dream. The moon says: just choose a way forward, even if you’re tired, because the moon is also growing very dark now, pulling us inward. This square is about finding the emotional orientation to keep moving, even as the energy turns inward and quiet.
Today, the moon remains in that square to Saturn and Neptune, which may feel like a block. Mars, ruler of Saturn and Neptune right now, is in Libra, which adds frustration: we want to act in relationship, to move with others, but the commitment is really to ourselves. That said, Mars in Libra and Mercury in Leo are in a supportive sextile all week, which makes this a good time to articulate ourselves clearly, especially about relationships and visions for self and other. Even with today’s blocks, there’s harmony available in how we express ourselves. When the moon shifts into Cancer around noon Pacific, the square will be tightest, and that’s when we can make a brave, emotional decision to move forward.
Overall, today is about staying with the energy rather than pushing too hard. Saturn in Aries wants total freedom now, but the deeper truth is that many of our dreams are already here—we’ve just grown used to them. We’re closing a cycle and seeding the next, so it’s about training ourselves to feel safe where we are and letting curiosity guide us instead of restriction. This morning is good for saying something, sharing something, even if self-doubt or imposter syndrome creeps in. This square calls for bravery and for creating safety once the moon enters Cancer. The week ahead looks brighter—Tuesday and Wednesday the moon connects with Jupiter and Venus, bringing ease. For now, keep your momentum even if things feel sticky. That’s what I have for you today, my friends. Welcome back, and see you tomorrow.
