8-4-03, 8:55 am - Sun Opposite Neptune - Transit to Transit Aspect - Others may oppose or challenge America’s own life dreams and imagination. The U.S. may find itself going head-to-head with someone older over matters of honesty and integrity. The country could fear being deceived or misled, or it could question the motives of authorities.

8-4-03, 10:13 pm - Mercury Sextile Saturn - Transit to Transit Aspect - Put the mind to work and take care of any details that exist, for mental discipline should come easily. Problems and obstacles that have heretofore been confounding should find easy explanations under America’s keen examination.

8-6-03, 8:12 am - Mercury Opposite Mars - Transit to Transit Aspect - Steer clear of arguments and possible hard feelings. Thoughts may not be in sync with feelings, and this could result in a clash with someone today.

8-7-03, 11:18 am - Venus Opposite Neptune - Transit to Transit Aspect - America may not appreciate someone's unrealistic approach to a situation. Their general fogginess and impractical attitude may find America at odds with them.

8-10-03, 3:39 am - Sun Trine Pluto - Transit to Transit Aspect - Real insight into the U.S.’s own inner workings or psychology could surface today, and in a manageable form. The country may be in the mood for deep and penetrating conversations or thoughts.

8-12-03, 0:17 am - Venus Trine Pluto - Transit to Transit Aspect - America may enjoy probing into its inner workings or some good solid gossip. The country values its darker, more secretive areas and don't mind working through some sensitive problems.

8-12-03, 9:50 pm - Mars Trine Saturn - Transit to Transit Aspect - Irresistible force meets immovable object. Proceed with caution! There is a lot of energy available for disciplined work, but push too hard and something may break.

8-12-03, 9:58 pm - Mercury Square Pluto - Transit to Transit Aspect - There may be some dark and secret thoughts. Sensitive areas of the mind may intrude and appear obsessive. There may be suspicion of someone.

8-18-03, 1:05 pm - Venus Conjunct Sun - Transit to Transit Aspect - The country is in a (perhaps) rare mood of self-enjoyment and can appreciate your own better qualities. America may see value in or feel love for an older person or someone in authority.

8-21-03, 5:23 am - Venus Conjunct Jupiter - Transit to Transit Aspect - The U.S. may find itself very appreciative of career and practical skills. There might be enjoyment of solving puzzles and problems, finding solutions, and so on. A renewed appreciation for work may be apparent to superiors – in fact, to everybody.

8-22-03, 5:08 am - Sun Conjunct Jupiter - Transit to Transit Aspect - This is a good day to solve problems and make important decisions. America will find a way around almost any obstacle and is in control and able to guide itself with ease. the sense of inner direction is good and should lead to opportunities.

8-22-03, 11:49 pm - Venus Opposite Uranus - Transit to Transit Aspect - Someone unexpected may confront America or the country may not like their independence or eccentricity. America may not appreciate their very different perspective or attitude.

8-24-03, 5:02 am - Sun Opposite Uranus - Transit to Transit Aspect - Someone may oppose America and frustrate its sense of independence today. The country may feel squelched or thwarted in a relationship, be it romantic, a friendship, or job related. New ideas and insights may be slow to come just now. Someone older may stifle America.

8-26-03, 5:17 pm - Venus Opposite Mars - Transit to Transit Aspect - The U.S. may not appreciate the emotional energy of someone it meets. They could appear aggressive or pushy. America doesn't like the way a situation feels at the gut level.

8-26-03, 12:59 pm - Sun Opposite Mars - Transit to Transit Aspect - The country may find itself at odds with someone today, in particular at the gut or emotional level. Feelings could run strong, and this may require presence of mind and real patience in order to avoid a flare-up.

8-29-03, 11:36 pm - Jupiter Opposite Uranus - Transit to Transit Aspect - Career choices, the obvious path that are opening up for the U.S. may grate against a sense of freedom and independence. Success and security at the expense of originality may be too great a price to pay. Some middle road could be found.

8-30-03, 6:24 pm - Venus Sextile Saturn - Transit to Transit Aspect - America feels a love of order and law -- an appreciation for responsibilities and duty. Problems are valued for the lessons they represent, rather than perceived as obstacles.