Cosmic Update week 35

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Monday 25 - 31 August

Energy This Week

The second round of eclipses in 2025 is just around the corner: a total lunar eclipse (September 7/8) and a partial solar eclipse (September 21). This deeply transformative energy is already at work. It shakes and stirs everything up, as if you are being held upside down and everything hidden in your 'secret pockets' falls out and is submerged under the waves of transformation. Sometimes the waves come so fast that they truly catch you off guard. Let it happen and trust your process. Everything is coming up and out. The Virgo energy has a calming and grounding effect, a beautiful counterbalance in this eclipse portal. The moon phase this week is waxing, after last week's new moon in Virgo.

End of August - end of September: eclipse portal

This period is the build-up to the eclipses, in which the energy continues to intensify. It is especially important to take good care of yourself - and particularly your nervous system - so that you don't become overstimulated. Your system now has to process much more energy, which can cause overload and other physical or emotional complaints. Grounding (discharging) before you go to sleep is highly recommended.

Another important shift, about which we will write more in the next update, is Saturn's temporary return to Pisces on September 1. Saturn spends a long time in one sign, so when it changes, it has a big impact. This planet of structure, rules, and karma stood in Pisces from March 2023 until the end of May 2025. Afterwards Saturn moved into Aries for the first time. Due to its retrograde movement, it will return to Pisces on September 1, 2025 and remain there until February 13, 2026. Only then will Saturn settle definitively in Aries.

What does this mean astrologically? Saturn in Aries (fire) emphasizes initiative, drive, personal responsibility, stepping out into the world, and creating structures. This restless, charged energy has been very noticeable in recent months. When Saturn returns to Pisces (water), the energy becomes softer, more intuitive, and we are invited to turn inward for reflection. We get a moment to breathe before Saturn settles definitively into Aries next year.

How beautifully aligned: the full moon and total lunar eclipse on September 7/8 will be in Pisces. This energy blends seamlessly with Saturn in Pisces, making this eclipse extra transformative - but with softness and sensitivity.

August 25/26 - September 18/19, 2025: Venus in Leo

Ooh La La La, this makes us happy. On August 25/26 Venus, the "planet of love and beauty," enters the fiery sign of Leo. Venus will remain here until September 18/19, 2025. You feel this warm, passionate energy instantly. After a period in which love may have felt more practical or reserved, you are now reminded of the power of the heart. Love wants to shine again, to be seen, and to be shared without restraint. Venus in Leo brings a sparkle, a desire to feel grand and to express that openly.

In relationships, the need for recognition becomes stronger. Not from the ego, but from a deep longing to be truly seen and celebrated for who you are. Love becomes a stage on which you open yourself. Sometimes with flair, sometimes with drama, but always with fire. This transit invites you to give with your whole heart - generously, loyally, and with full devotion.

Creativity blossoms during this period. There is a natural drive to create, to play, and to perform. Whether that is on stage, through your style, in the way you express your love, or simply in how you show yourself to the world. Venus in Leo makes you shine, if you dare to listen to your heart.

At the same time, it's important to remain lovingly critical of yourself, so that you don't fall into arrogance, pride, or react too dramatically and egocentrically. You may feel more easily hurt if recognition is absent and you don't receive the response you hoped for. But precisely then, the art is to remain true to your own fire, without letting it be extinguished by pride or victim-drama.

Venus in Leo reminds you - more than any other in the cosmos - that love begins with self-love. By embracing your own light, you can share it effortlessly. Let your heart speak, dare to feel fully, and show both your inner and outer beauty.

"How is your self-love? What does self-love mean to you? How well do you take care of yourself? And what - in your body or in your life in general - deserves more love and attention?"

Montag, 25. - 31. August

Energy diese Woche

Die zweite Runde der Finsternisse 2025 steht vor der Tür: eine totale Mondfinsternis (7./8. September) und eine partielle Sonnenfinsternis (21. September). Diese tief transformierende Energie ist bereits am Werk. Sie schüttelt und wirbelt alles durcheinander, als ob du kopfüber gehalten wirst - und alles aus deinen "versteckten Taschen" herausfällt und von den Wellen der Transformation überflutet wird. Manchmal kommen die Wellen so schnell, dass sie dich wirklich überraschen. Lass es geschehen, vertraue deinem Prozess. Alles kommt nach oben und nach außen. Die Jungfrau-Energie hat eine beruhigende und erdende Wirkung, ein schöner Gegenpol in diesem Finsternis-Portal. Die Mondphase dieser Woche ist zunehmend, nach dem Neumond in Jungfrau letzte Woche.

Ende August - Ende September: Finsternis-Portal

Diese Zeit ist die Vorbereitung auf die Finsternisse, in der sich die Energie immer weiter aufbaut. Es ist besonders wichtig, gut auf dich selbst - und vor allem auf dein Nervensystem - zu achten, damit du nicht überreizt wirst. Dein System muss jetzt viel mehr Energie verarbeiten, was zu Überlastung und anderen körperlichen oder seelischen Beschwerden führen kann. Besonders empfehlenswert ist es, vor dem Schlafengehen bewusst zu erden (entladen).

Eine weitere wichtige Verschiebung, über die wir im nächsten Update mehr schreiben werden, ist die vorübergehende Rückkehr von Saturn in die Fische am 1. September. Saturn verweilt lange in einem Zeichen, sodass ein Wechsel große Auswirkungen hat. Dieser Planet der Struktur, Regeln und des Karmas stand von März 2023 bis Ende Mai 2025 in den Fischen. Danach ging Saturn erstmals in den Widder. Durch seine Rückläufigkeit kehrt er am 1. September 2025 in die Fische zurück und bleibt dort bis zum 13. Februar 2026. Erst danach bleibt Saturn endgültig im Widder.

Was bedeutet das astrologisch? Saturn im Widder (Feuer) betont Initiative, Tatkraft, persönliche Verantwortung, den Schritt nach außen und den Aufbau von Strukturen. Diese unruhige, geladene Energie war in den letzten Monaten deutlich spürbar. Wenn Saturn in die Fische (Wasser) zurückkehrt, wird die Energie weicher, intuitiver, und wir werden eingeladen, mehr nach innen zu gehen und zu reflektieren. Wir bekommen eine kleine Atempause, bevor Saturn sich nächstes Jahr endgültig im Widder niederlässt.

Wie magisch schön: Der Vollmond und die totale Mondfinsternis am 7./8. September finden in den Fischen statt. Diese Energie fließt wunderbar mit Saturn in den Fischen zusammen und macht diese Finsternis besonders transformierend - jedoch mit Sanftheit und Gefühl.

25./26. August - 18./19. September 2025: Venus im Löwen

Ooh La La La, das macht uns glücklich. Am 25./26. August tritt Venus, der "Planet der Liebe und Schönheit", in das feurige Zeichen Löwe ein. Venus bleibt hier bis zum 18./19. September 2025. Diese warme, leidenschaftliche Energie spürst du sofort. Nach einer Phase, in der sich Liebe vielleicht etwas praktischer oder zurückhaltender angefühlt hat, wirst du jetzt an die Kraft des Herzens erinnert. Liebe will wieder strahlen, gesehen werden und ohne Zurückhaltung geteilt werden. Venus im Löwen bringt ein Funkeln mit sich, ein Verlangen, sich groß zu fühlen und dies auch auszudrücken.

In Beziehungen wird das Bedürfnis nach Anerkennung stärker. Nicht aus dem Ego heraus, sondern aus einem tiefen Wunsch, wirklich gesehen und gefeiert zu werden für das, was du bist. Liebe wird zu einer Bühne, auf der du dich öffnest. Manchmal mit Flair, manchmal mit Drama, aber immer mit Feuer. Dieser Transit lädt dich ein, mit ganzem Herzen zu geben - großzügig, loyal und voller Hingabe.

In dieser Zeit erblüht die Kreativität. Es entsteht ein natürlicher Drang zu erschaffen, zu spielen und aufzutreten. Ob nun auf einer Bühne, in deinem Kleidungsstil, in der Art, wie du deine Liebe zeigst, oder einfach darin, wie du dich der Welt präsentierst. Venus im Löwen lässt dich erstrahlen, wenn du den Mut hast, deinem Herzen zuzuhören.

Gleichzeitig ist es gut, liebevoll kritisch mit dir selbst zu bleiben, damit du nicht arrogant wirst, in die Falle des Stolzes tappst oder zu dramatisch und egozentrisch reagierst. Du kannst dich schneller verletzt fühlen, wenn Anerkennung ausbleibt und du nicht die Reaktion erhältst, auf die du gehofft hast. Doch gerade dann ist es die Kunst, deinem eigenen Feuer treu zu bleiben, ohne es durch Stolz oder (Opfer-)Drama verlöschen zu lassen.

Venus im Löwen erinnert dich - mehr als jeder andere im Kosmos - daran, dass Liebe mit Selbstliebe beginnt. Indem du dein eigenes Licht annimmst, kannst du es mühelos teilen. Lass dein Herz sprechen, wage es, voll zu fühlen, und zeige deine innere und äußere Schönheit.

"Wie steht es um deine Selbstliebe? Was bedeutet Selbstliebe für dich? Wie gut kümmerst du dich um dich selbst? Und was - an deinem Körper oder in deinem Leben allgemein - verdient mehr Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit?"

Monday, Aug. 25 - 31

Energy this week

The second round of eclipses of 2025 is upon us: a full lunar eclipse (Sept. 7/8) and partial solar eclipse (Sept. 21). This deeply transformative energy is already at work. The energy is shaking and stirring everything. Like being held upside down - and everything falls out of your "hidden pockets" and is submerged under the transformational waves. Sometimes the waves come so fast that they really surprise you. Just let it happen, trust your process. All kinds of things come up and out. The Virgo energy has a calming and earthy effect, a nice counterpart in this eclipse portal. The lunar phase this week is waxing moon, following the new moon in Virgo last week.

Late August - late September: eclipse portal

This period is the run-up to the eclipses, when the energy continues to build up. It is important then to take good care of yourself - and especially your nervous system - so that you do not become over-stimulated. Your system is getting a lot more energy to process now, which can cause overload and other physical and mental complaints. Extra grounding (discharging) before you go to sleep is recommended in any case.

Another important shift, which we'll write more about in the next update, is Saturn's temporary return to Pisces on Sept. 1. Saturn is in the same sign for an extended period of time, so when it changes, it has an impact. This planet of structure, rules and karma was in Pisces from March 2023 through the end of May 2025. Then Saturn moved into Aries for the first time. Due to its retrograde movement, it returned to Pisces on Sept. 1, 2025 and remains there until Feb. 13, 2026. Only after that does Saturn remain permanently in Aries.

What does this mean astrologically? Aries in Saturn (fire) emphasizes initiative, decisiveness, personal responsibility, stepping out and setting up structures. This restless, charged energy has been well felt in recent months. As Saturn returns in Pisces (water), the energy becomes softer, more intuitive and we are invited to turn more inward to reflect. We get some breathing room for a while before Saturn settles permanently in Aries next year.

How magically beautiful yet again, the full moon and full lunar eclipse on Sept. 7/8 is in Pisces. This energy flows beautifully with Saturn in Pisces, making this eclipse extra transformative. But with gentleness and feeling.

Aug. 25/26 - Sept. 18/19, 2025: Venus in Leo

Oeh La La La, this will make us happy. On Aug. 25/26, Venus "planet of love and beauty" enters the fiery sign of Leo. Venus will remain here through Sept. 18/19, 2025. You feel this warm, passionate energy immediately. After a period when love may have felt more practical or reserved, you are now reminded of the power of the heart. Love wants to shine again, be seen and shared without inhibition. Venus in Leo brings a sparkle, a desire to feel and express greatness.

In relationships, the need for recognition becomes stronger. Not from the ego, but from a deep desire to be truly seen and celebrated for who you are. Love becomes a stage on which you open up. Sometimes with flair, sometimes with drama, but always with fire. This transit invites you to give with all your heart. Generously, loyally and wholeheartedly.

Creativity blossoms during this period. There is a natural urge to create, play and perform.

Whether that is on a stage, in your clothing style, in the way you show your love or simply in how you show yourself to the world. Venus in Leo makes you shine, if you dare to listen to your heart.

Yet it is good to remain lovingly critical of yourself, that you do not become arrogant, fall into the trap of pride or react too dramatically and self-centeredly. After all, you can be hurt more quickly if recognition fails to materialize and you don't get the response you were hoping for. But just then, the trick is to stay true to your own fire, without letting pride or (victimization) drama extinguish it.

Venus in Leo reminds you - like no other in the cosmos - that love begins with self-love. With embracing your own light so that you can also share it effortlessly. Let your heart speak, dare to feel fully and show your inner and outer beauty.

'How is your self-love? What does self-love mean to you? How well do you take care of yourself? And what - of your body or in your life in general - deserves more love and attention?'

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