SpaceWeather informs me this morning that

A co-rotating interaction region (CIR) is expected to hit Earth’s magnetic field on Aug. 19th.  CIRs are transition zones between slow- and fast-moving solar wind streams. Shock waves and density gradients inside these regions often do a good job sparking auroras.  NOAA forecasters say there is a 40% chance of G1-class geomagnetic storms when the CIR arrives.

The energy of this phenomenon is disconcerting in a completely different way than the usual sorts of solar flares and storms we have been experiencing lately. It is possible to feel dizzy, light-headed, and even surreal. The sensation of moving at the wrong speed, or even 2 different speeds is likely. 

The fact that it falls under the influence of a full moon in Aquarius and during the pre-wash of Mercury retrograde, while Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus are all retrograde as well, makes it all the more interesting:

• Full moon, for many people, signals a move into a more energized, outgoing phase, where social inhibitions hold less weight. Aquarius, by the way, has an interesting energy of being taken up into the realm of the gods, as well as having a spiritual benefactor. I fully expect people to be acting unbreakable.
• The three planets offering us the opportunity to revisit and reprocess their realms are all planets that operate in “the back of the house,” so to speak. That is to say, when I connect to them in salutation, they settle into the back of the body, which means that their realms aren’t seen and it’s hard to work with them consciously. So we’re getting to revisit and (re)process shadow stuff, subconscious stuff, astral/archetypal stuff, and dreamtime.
• Mercury is already making himself known. He doesn’t go retrograde until the 30th, and communication is already challenged, in person, on the phone, and via electronic means. Reminder: be very aware and present in communication for the next month. On the flip side of that, manifestation is also getting much easier, so be cognizant of where you are focusing your energy.

This solar phenomenon brings with it an interesting opportunity: Jean Houston, in the 90s, put forth an idea I believe she called Jump or Jump Time. If there is an alternate timeline you would like to be on, and you can visualize it, you can essentially (what I call) step sideways onto that alternate timeline. This is much easier to do in a co-rotating interaction region. So if you don’t like where you are or where you’re going, this is a great opportunity to do something about it. Just remember that you do take you with you.

May you be the light of the world!
Ayamanatara