Month in question

Outline of notable occurrences, events and situations during the month

How to best target energy during the month

How to best preserve energy during the month

July 2023

July will be a month that requires significant patience, but by the tail end, it will present you with considerable rewards in return for the patience you’ve had to demonstrate. On the 3^rd, for instance, a professional event you didn’t expect will test your patience hugely. But if you play your cards right and show that you’re reasonable? It will be resolved almost entirely by the 22^nd. That’s no time in the grand scheme of things. Peace is harder to choose than most people understand or appreciate, but it’s usually the right choice. Speaking of… patience will also be needed in your personal life, though to a lesser degree. When someone you love dearly isn’t giving you their best self between the 10th and the 16^th, remember why you love them rather than holding onto this not-so-stellar version of them that’s going through a challenging time.

Give your energy to working hard in your professional sphere AND spending time on hobbies that fulfill you. Maintain a good work-life balance to prevent burnout without having to over-focus on internal feelings that aren’t in the best spot. Stay focused on long-term goals, and be sure to push on through that metaphorical extra few feet when the mood massively strikes you on the 15^th. Listen to your body, and apply your new energy accordingly once you have done. You can do a LOT if you get the timing right.

Tying into the general July theme of patience, don’t expend too much energy on emotional frustration resulting from the need for patience. Though it’s good to be in touch with your feelings, and it’s hard to turn these things on and off like a tap, spending excessive time with those feelings when you know an unresolved situation is in play and sticking in your mind is a bad idea. You know this will be fixed by the month’s end, so try your best to ride the wave. By the last week of the month, you’ll be safe to reflect without dimming your energy supply. In fact, I’d recommend a big emotional check-in at this point to keep things healthy. Until then, stay busy like a bee!

August

2023

Substantial investments made during the first week of August will set the tone for the month – at least in the eyes of those around you, who will finally acknowledge your success in a way they never have before. It’ll be a month of jet-setting, progressing, and enjoying the fruits of your labor, but you’ll need to make sure YOU can see this, like everyone else can. Learn to be proud of your accomplishments rather than shying away from them as you’ve become accustomed to doing. The other biggest situation of note in August will arise somewhere from the 18^th to the 24^th. You’ll be drawn into a conflict between two people you love deeply and very much care about, but your initial stance might well be subject to change. Don’t be too hard and fast in your initial assessments, and you’ll avoid awkward conversations down the line.

Allow your energy to follow your instincts. Accept that August is less focused on professional progress than July. Instead, August is all about financial consolidation and making suitable investments. ALSO, make sure you’re stepping into the 18^th to 24^th conflict phase feeling charged up and ready to bring your best in terms of charisma and brain power, and you’ll massively decrease the likelihood of the argument going on for any longer than it needs to. In turn, you’ll reduce the likelihood that it will negatively impact your energy. Sometimes, to save energy requires energy expenditure. Does that make sense?

With a lot on your plate in August – especially towards the back half – the importance of self-care in terms of avoiding energy reduction cannot be overstated. Even if it seems silly and indulgent at first, it will help you immensely to cultivate techniques and routines that work for you. That could be anything from journaling to reading to taking long baths to going out on long hikes. Whatever it is, you’ll know the energy replenishing self-care activity for August when you find it. Also, don’t put too much of yourself into a project that nobody else seems as invested in – especially if that project comes to your attention within the first two weeks of August. In all likelihood, it’s bad news.