ARIES HOROSCOPES

New Moons are often good times for setting an intention – that might be something you want to achieve in the weeks ahead or something you might want to retrieve or even reconnect with. Now this may be a bit challenging because Uranus is forming a square to the New Moon in Virgo on August 23d which means that you might be feeling a lot of stress about what comes next or anxiety about what you're leaving behind. We are often told that stress is toxic to the body – and it can be – but we also have to remember that stress is a part of life and that the body is more resilient than we think. Virgo isn't a sign that's going to shut out stress, rather it's a zodiac sign that's going to manage it. Work with the stressful situations in your life; be open to new ideas, look for options and alternatives, and you'll find that things aren't as overwhelming as they might present themselves to be at first. Another thing to do during this time is to focus on a practice. That could be working out, swimming, or yoga; but it could also be playing a musical instrument, cooking, or prayer. Rituals are ruled by the Moon and that's because rituals center us in ourselves and create a continuity that connects the Past to the Present and the Future. Make this your New Moon intention this month and you'll create for yourself – and in yourself – a safe haven that can withstand the pressures of the outside world.