In my astrological opinion, August 2009 represents a peak experience, a nexus point through which we must all go one way or another.  Since 2001, many of us have passed through life changing times the import and frequency of which defy normal expectations.  And if the last nine months has represented an exam or summing up of the last seven or so years, then be aware that the coming five weeks represent the pimple on top of the boil. We start the month with Mars squaring Saturn, suggesting final endings in our personal lives, and sabre rattling in the global field.  By mid month, Mars is squaring Uranus, bringing the shockingly new into our lives, as well as suddenly putting new options on the table across the spectrum, although probably in an unsettling way.  And at the end of the month, Mars opposes Pluto at the start of Capricorn, just as Mercury stands still for a week at the beginning of Libra, square both of them, prior to going retrograde for most of September.  That to me is the flashpoint, the time where we as a species make a choice about our collective future.  And will I be glad to see the September equinox!  And here's the updates.... Germany, USA, France, here, here, here and then yesterday here.  Enjoy!