WHAT TO LET GO OF.
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Happening Wednesday, August 12, 2026, whether you like it or not. As the Sun is eclipsed, so the dark underbelly of the Moon is revealed — with your accompanying desires and wishes, and all your – very – unconscious needs. Primal urges. Here is what each sign will need to prepare to let go of, to be eclipsed, dissolve, and to welcome in new life birthed by the new Leo Moon!
According to Brueghel – when Icarus fell – it was spring – a farmer was ploughing – his field – the whole pageantry – of the year was – awake – tingling – near – the edge of the sea — William Carlos Williams, Landscape with the Fall of Icarus
ARIES: letting go of old love affairs, failed romances and drama, and interestingly also early offspring. For example, letting your children make their own way in the world.
TAURUS: letting go of old homes and early family members. Includes drastic renovations, redecorating, and the necessary decluttering and streamlining of your home and work spaces.
GEMINI: letting go of first siblings, ole pals, perceived “neighbors”, an ancient neighborhood — a new neighborhood perhaps? — as well as outdated forms of communications and ways of communicating.
CANCER: letting go of old routines of earning money and of outdated finances that no longer serve you. Letting go of certain old ways of investing.
LEO: letting go of an old and outdated image of yourself, as well as an ancient body identity. Ancient as in “historical”, slipping back to the 1970s, the 80s, 1991 even, and a look that was fabulous on you from that time — not working at all now. Only your best girlfriend would tell you that.
VIRGO: letting go of old ideas, of ancient solitariness, and past ghosts. Wishing to leave behind all that is not social, not singing, and not the fiercest you’ve ever been in your life!
LIBRA: letting go of old friends with whom you were extremely close, all your exes, including divorced spouses, as well as groups, clubs, and communities to which you belonged when you were a young ‘un. Letting go of past ideals and wishes. Crying a good tear. Why? Because you have to.
SCORPIO: letting go of old careers, professions, work histories as well as earned work incomes, as well as of a public rather exaggerated self- image to which you are still, unaccountably, attached. How will you manage? You have enough saved, you are a public figure, you need honoring.
SAGITTARIUS: Double Whammy. The ninth house is already traditionally ruled by your sign of Sagittarius! So here goes — letting go of old travel plans and other countries and foreign interests, as well as friends at a distance and those loved ones foreign and far away. Marriage in another country? You betcha — NOT. It ain’t gonna happen. Let it go, let it go, let it go. Mourn and MOURN. Howl at the Moon.
CAPRICORN: letting go of outdated money arrangements and financial terms and settlements with others. Time to go solo again. Depend on yourself. As you always have done. Glamorous survivor mode. Julie Christie style.
AQUARIUS: letting go of old partners and partnerships, both romantic and business. Letting go of relationships. Even that cute guy you used to date. Time to cut the cord when it comes to working and financial partnerships in particular. There has been entirely too much co-dependency, on both sides. Contracts, bye bye. Wake up and smell the roses.
PISCES: letting go of old and outdated routines that no longer serve you. Also, of people who used to work for you or still do, and interestingly, old pets. Most importantly for Pisces, letting go of old addictions and habits.
Needless to say, many of these letting gos will be hard and painful — so best of luck! New life will replace! Love, Madalyn.
NEW SERVICE — PET READINGS — PAWMISTRY!
This from a client whose cat DOLCE I read recently. Dolce is right-pawed — you can always tell right-pawed or left-pawed by the paw your cat swipes you with! — and had many interesting features. She is double Taurus, a real trooper, travels with ease, definitely mistress of her domain. And here she is, the beautiful, the enchanting Dolce…
PET READING WITH Madalyn Aslan
Written by Trish Vogel
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I had a wonderful experience with Madalyn when she read my cat Dolce, who was very sick and at a point where I was genuinely concerned that I might be losing her.
What stood out to me was how accurately she described my cat’s personality, her strong connection with me, and the way she behaves around me. She also sensed that my cat was very strong, wanted to stay, and encouraged me to give her a few days because she felt things would resolve. Madalyn was also very honest with me, understanding that I was exhausted but that this was going to pass and not to give up. I personally did not see how the cat would bounce back.
I followed her advice and gave my cat those few days. Remarkably, she began to bounce back, and within several days she was doing so much better—just as Madalyn had said.
The reading gave me comfort during a very difficult time, but it was the accuracy of what she picked up about my cat and our relationship, followed by her recovery, that made the experience especially meaningful to me. I’m very grateful for the insight and reassurance she provided.
Thank you, Madalyn! 
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