Here comes the Sun! August is all about Leo, a sign that wouldn’t want it any other way. Leo is the king, the artist, the larger than life presence that is often channeled into performance and drama. While Leo may be a natural for the stage, it’s ultimately a sign that reminds us to be true to ourselves and reconnect with our joy.
We can’t look to Leo without mentioning Jupiter. The planet of growth, faith, and exploration will round out its year long stay in the sign of the lion. We’ve had twelve months to get acquainted with our inner diva and romantic. But, starting August 11, Jupiter will leave Leo for Virgo, leading us on an journey of health, wellness, diet, nutrition, organization, purity, perfection, and craft. Virgo is tidy sign and later this month we may feel inspired to go on a cleaning and organization binge, especially around the Sun/Jupiter conjunction on August 26. Or we may feel a push to put our faith into generous acts of service and devotion.
The other major feature of August will be Saturn’s station on August 2. Falling just at the end of Scorpio, this will be Saturn’s final trip through the sign of bracing truths, transformation, death, and rebirth. Think of this as your last chance to show Saturn what you’ve learned about power, control, finance, wealth, and intimacy. It will make for heavy energy and a drag on Leo’s natural exuberance, but if you’ve needed a time to cut through the BS and get real, this will be your month.
Lastly, Venus will retrograde all August long, turning direct on September 6. By their very nature retrogrades dig up the past and with Venus reworking old territory, we’ve got our work cut out for us in relationships and romance. Don’t be surprised if an old lover turns up or if you feel like you and a mate are working out an old karmic narrative.
Bonus Venus Rx pro tip — Please don’t make any big purchases. The conventional wisdom is that you don’t know the true value of something when Venus is retrograde. And since Venus rules beauty, hold off on that makeover as well.
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DATES TO NOTE: 8/2 Saturn direct 28 Scorpio, Mercury trine Uranus; 8/3 Jupiter square Saturn; 8/4 Venus conjunct Jupiter; 8/5 Venus square Saturn; 8/6 Mars trine Saturn, Mercury conjunct Venus, Mercury square Saturn; 8/7 Mercury conjunct Jupiter, Mercury enters Virgo; 8/8 Mars enters Leo; 8/11 Jupiter enters Virgo; 8/12 Mercury opposite Neptune; 8/13 Sun trine Uranus; 8/14 New Moon in 21 Leo; 8/15 Mercury trine Pluto, Sun conjunct Venus; 8/19 Venus trine Uranus; 8/20 Mercury opposite Chiron; 8/21 Sun square Saturn; 8/23 Sun enters Virgo; 8/26 Mercury sextile Saturn, Sun conjunct Jupiter; 8/27 Mercury enters Libra; 8/29 Full Moon in Pisces, 6 degrees; 8/31 Sun opposite Neptune.
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Aries
Lotta big stuff happening this month, Aries. First things first. Mars, your ruling planet will arrive in Leo on August 8. When your ruling planet changes sign, which is does about every six weeks, it reveals a new direction and path of expression. Over the past month, Mars was was all about home and family. However, after August 8, Mars will strut its stuff in Leo. Think fun, romance, art, and performance — a welcome break. But you’ll have to get past Saturn’s direct turn on August 2, digging up all sorts deep dark stuff. This will be a month for you to really see things as they are, for bracing honesty, and not shying away from your baggage or your power. Scorpio, the sign where Saturn has been the past two years, isn’t an easy place. It encapsulates some of the toughest lessons to learn — death, rebirth, gut level transformation, finance, legacies, sexuality, and secrets. So, pay homage to Saturn the first week of August. Show him just how much you’ve learned. Be in integrity with your power, your word, and your money. Then, when Mars arrives in Leo, you’ll be ready to celebrate your hard work. (Just keep in mind that Saturn will be in Scorpio until September 17.) Speaking of Saturn, Venus and Saturn will tangle on August 5, a point worth highlighting because all August long Venus will be retrograde in your chart’s house of romance. This will be a month to some serious relationship review. Saturn will put things up for a referendum. Is this working? What are you committed to? Where have you been out of alignment. Don’t be surprised if a past relationship comes back up. The new moon on August 14 may give you a chance to start fresh. Lastly, Jupiter’s arrival in Virgo on August 11 will open up new opportunities in service, health, wellness, and diet. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Rebirth, deep emotions, transformation, secrets, family, home, connection, fun, leisure, romance, self expression, creativity, children, relationship baggage, old lovers, friends, community, the future, health, wellness, nutrition, endings, spirituality, retreat, recuperation, rest.
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Taurus
With the Sun illuminating the bottom of your chart, this is a natural time of the year to lay low, focusing on home, family, and what you need to feel safe and secure. In many ways you’re laying a foundation or making your existing one stronger. In fact, the month will start off with a new moon turning the spotlight on your career, recognition, and direction in life. You may have a decision to make about your place in the world or change in your profession. In order for you to be successful, you need a strong foundation! When Mars arrives in Leo on August 8, you will feel a strong push to put that ethic into practice. You may need to make a change where you live, from moving to remodeling, especially around the new moon on August 14. Someone may be moving out as well. Mars stirs things up, so this will be an active area all August and into September. Let’s not forget that Venus will be retrograde this month as well. As your ruling planet, Venus will pull back until September 6 and you will feel the pull inward to reflect on family matters and sort through old feelings. You may be riding high on a wave of nostalgia as well. Also, Saturn will be wrapping up its final tour of your relationship house this month. The past two years may have brought a major relationship, a commitment, or even the end of a partnership. What have you learned? What loose ends will you need to tie up? Jupiter’s arrival in Virgo on August 11 will highlight romance, creativity, and children for the next year. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Home, family, connection, memories, the past, the mother, roots, foundation, a move, a change in the home, remodeling, career, status, reputation, recognition, self expression, creativity, children, drama, art, performance, leisure, romance, relationships, commitment versus endings.
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Gemini
You’ll be straddling two worlds this month, Gemini. Surely you will handle the pull with grace and wit. You’re a sign used to being in two places at once! But August will move at a fast pace — fast even for you — and you may feel caught between the demands of everyday life, from appointments to commuting back and forth, to the need to go within and reconnect with your family and your home. The pressure will be on the first week of August as Mercury tangles with Saturn. What are you committed to? How organized are you? Have you crossed and dotted all the letters? Are you eating healthy? Come the second week of August you’ll feel a significant shift in the winds. How will you not when outsized Jupiter, the planet of growth and faith, will arrive at the base of your chart on August 11. You’ll be starting a year long chapter where you will feel inspired to make a move, make a change in the home, expand your family, or reconnect with loved ones. As planets go, Jupiter isn’t a bad houseguest to have! Things generally work out when Jupiter is involved and he will be a great ally in home and family over the coming year. (Heads up — the solar eclipse on September 13 will begin a major new chapter in this area of your life.) Don’t forget the full moon August 29, too. It will highlight career, success, and your place in the world. You may have a professional decision to make, hear about a job, or decide to take things in a new direction. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Travel, commuting, paperwork, communication, writing, learning, siblings, journeys, home, family, connection, move, change in the home, expanding the home, career, status, recognition, reward, the public, health, wellness, diet, nutrition, organization, schedule.
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Cancer
Grouchy? Crabby? With Mars heating up Cancer since June 24, things haven’t exactly been calm in your life. On one hand you’ve felt inspired to take action or being a leader. But chances are the past month has been a mess of emotions. (Sorry, Cancer.) The good news is that Mars will say adios to your sign and hello Leo on August 8, which is a much more comfortable place for him to hang out. In fact, he’ll join the party with the Sun and Venus, helping you to set financial goals, work toward security, and find stability after a blustery past few weeks. He may motivate you to be a big spender as well, so keep an eye on what you’re buying, Then again, it’s Leo season, a time when we all get to bask in the glow of luxury and the good life. In fact, the new moon on August 14 will open up a new a major new chapter in home you earn a living or create material comfort in your life. With Saturn squaring off with the new moon, there may be a milestone at hand or a need to take responsibility. In other news, one of the big events this month will be Jupiter’s arrival in Virgo on August 11. While every sign will have a different experience with Jupiter over the coming 12 months, for you will be all about education — classes, workshops, hitting the books — and travel. You may be taking a lot of short trips! Jupiter will also help you find your voice — perfect for writers starting a manuscript for getting their ideas out. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Income, salary, money, what you spend your money on, material security, stability, what you own, children, identity, creativity, self expression, art, travel, journeys, exploration, faith, commute, movement, communication, thinking, learning, speaking, writing, ideas, teaching, school.
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Leo
Happy birthday, Leo! It’s been one heck of a year, right? I know, with Saturn churning through the more sensitive parts of your chart, how could it not be. Though it’s been a drag on your natural joie de vie, Saturn has helped you deepen your roots, make a commitment to family, and lay a solid foundation for your life. Keep this in mind as Saturn will turn direct on August 2, acting as a coda to a chapter that began in 2012. You may feel as if you’re stepping into the next year with a bracingly clear sense of life’s responsibilities. Or, Saturn may bring a personal milestone this month. As they say, a little older and a little wiser. Further, Jupiter will say goodbye to Leo on August 11 and hello to Virgo. The upshot is that Virgo is your sign of money and material security, and Jupiter will be working its magic for twelve months. During that time you may see an increase in income or gain new opportunities to for financial security. Not a bad birthday present, Leo! In the meantime, keep an eye on Mars. Its arrival in Leo on August 8 will give you a fiery shot of passion and courage — great for leadership and physical activity. On August 14 the new moon will give you a special day to reset and start your personal year off right. Yes, you will still have Saturn watching over your shoulder this month, but the new moon’s lineup with Venus may show you that there are sweet rewards after all the hard work. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: The self, action, motivation, leadership, self expression, aesthetic, style, beauty, relationships, home, family, responsibilities, commitment, getting older, milestones, roots, memories, income, salary, money, what you spend your money on, material security, stability, what you own, finance, wealth, debt, legacies.
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Virgo
Virgo, this is the time of year to lay low! With the planets pushing through the last sector of your chart, you’ll be coming to the end of one trip around the Sun and preparing for the next journey. Think of August like the hour just before dawn. There’s a sense of meditative stillness that lends itself toward reflection, rest, and a search for meaning. That said, easy does it — especially after August 8, when Mars will dip into this quiet area of your chart. But just as you’ll be pulled inward this month, you’ll have a foot out in the real world as well. First, Mercury will enter Virgo on August 7, a sign that it will feel right at home in. This will infuse you with a sense of clarity and direction. Second, Jupiter will enter Virgo on August 11. This is a big deal! If Jupiter is growth, faith, and luck, its year long residency in Virgo will give you optimism to spare or the push to expand your presence in the world! Plus, this will be a natural time in your life when you tackle life’s bigger questions and seek meaning. (FYI, Jupiter was last in this part of your chart 2003–2004.) Additionally, Saturn will turn direct on August 2, urging you to wrap up any loose ends with a writing project, travel, classes, or even siblings. Come September you will be embarking on a major new phase. Between Saturn arriving at the base of your chart, urging you to spend the next two years laying a strong foundation in your life, to the solar eclipse in Virgo on September 13, you will be on the threshold of change this month. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Rest, retreat, recuperation, spirituality, meaning, higher connection, dreams, behind the scenes, endings, beginnings, the self, health, diet, nutrition, daily life, schedule, work, travel, commute, voice, thinking, ideas, writing, communication, paperwork, phone calls, siblings.
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Libra
Who are your friends? Who can you call your people? How are you valued in the world? What are your hopes for the future? With Venus spending August tracing a path back through Leo, these questions and more may be on your mind. Venus Retrograde will be a time to assess and reflect, not take action. And seeing how she’s your ruling planet, you may have loose ends to tie up in a friendship or a group you associate with. Further, with the Sun in Leo as well, this is a natural time of the year when the light shines on community. Make plans with your comrades this month or join a group of like minded individuals. In fact, this part of your life will step up after Mars arrives on August 8, giving you motivation to connect with your tribe. But you may have to be diplomat and peacemaker as Mars is not known for its tact. And If you and a friend have an unresolved argument, Venus Retrograde plus Mars will be a time to sort it out. In other news Jupiter will trade signs on August 11, arriving in the area of your chart that governs spirituality, faith, meditation, retreat, and rest. The coming year will urge you to go within and find deeper meaning in your life. Service will be another major theme as you may feel a desire to do something for the greater good, especially acts of compassion that will feed the soul. Additionally, if you are recovering from an ailment, Jupiter will open up new opportunities for healing. Keep in mind that Saturn will be giving your bank account one last push this month. Make sure you stick to a budget, keep an eye on spending, and show Saturn just how responsible you’ve become. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Community, friendships, fraternity, connections, common goals, the future, humanity, the collective, social issues, tribe, retreat, the past, spirituality, beliefs, faith, meditation, search for meaning, healing, recuperation, service, devotion, compassion, income, salary, money, what you spend your money on, material security, stability, what you own, finance, wealth, debt, legacies.
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Scorpio
Over the past month you’ve explored, traveled, made plans to visit far flung shores, or made strides in your education. Perhaps you’ve had a sense that you’ve been preparation for something big. If so, that’s because Mars, your ruling planet, has been reaching toward the apex of your chart. And, on August 8, Mars will arrive in Leo and commence a career peak for you. After all, Leo is the sign that corresponds with your ambitions, your place in the world, and direction in life. Mars is motivation and action. If you’ve needed to put yourself out there or gain recognition professionally, August will be just the month for you. The new moon on August 14 will open up a new beginning in your career or path. Having said that, you’ve been in one of the more fruitful, dynamic times in your career, all because of big ol’ Jupiter riding high in your chart. But Jupiter will leave your career zone on August 11, moving onto new opportunities for growth through networking, community, and groups for the coming year. Jupiter tends to make things easy, so don’t forget to make connections and seek out like minded people. Additionally, don’t forget that Saturn change of direction on August 2. You’ve been wrapping up loose ends ever since Saturn stepped back into Scorpio in June. You will feel a big push this month to show everyone the leader that you’ve grown into, which will work well with all the career highlights this month. Come September 17, Saturn will return to the money sector of your chart, commencing two years of focus, budgeting, and financial milestones. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Maturity, responsibility, milestones, age, achievement, success, career, reputation, status, drive, the world, peak, direction, debut, networking, community, friendships, the future, hopes, wishes, home, family, foundation, roots, romance, children, leisure, fun, self expression, creativity, drama.
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Sagittarius
Ever since Jupiter arrived in Leo last July, you’ve been on a quest for knowledge and adventure. Perhaps you’ve traveled the world over the previous twelve months or worked on your education. (And Leo is nothing short of a good time. You’ve had your share of parties, too!) Starting this month, however, Jupiter will pack its bags for its next journey, arriving in Virgo on August 11. If Leo is playful and expressive, then Virgo will help you get back to basics, helping you to grow through organization and diligence. Yes, the party’s over, Sagittarius. But Virgo is your career sign, and let’s not forget that Jupiter will be boon for recognition, success, and new professional opportunities! Even when you look ahead to Saturn’s reentry into Sagittarius on September 17, this is a major time in your life for achievement and worldly recognition. (Jupiter’s easy growth needs the power of Saturn to make it last — the perfect combination.) Before Saturn can get to your sign, it has to wrap up its stay in Scorpio. Major things will be happening behind the scenes, especially the first week of August. This will be a good time for meditation and spiritual pursuits. That said, the Sun and Mars will still heat up your chart’s travel sector and, especially after August 8, you may setting sail for distant shores this month. Can’t travel? Load up on travel documentaries and books about exotic lands. You will be in a philosophical mood this month as well. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Travel, journeys, foreign lands, beliefs, faith, spirituality, publishing, higher education, classes, specialized study, law, the church, career, profession, direction, status, the world, success, reputation, recognition, commitment, organization, focus, craft, skill, endings, tying up loose ends, behind the scenes, secrets, incubation.
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Capricorn
When Saturn dipped back into Scorpio on June 14, you may have felt like you were thrown back into the deep end. After all, Saturn is your ruling planet, and from October 2012 to December 2014, you were working hard on themes of trust, power, death and rebirth, intimacy, and secrecy. Scorpio isn’t an easy sign, but if anything it made you a survivor. So take note of August 2, the day that Saturn will turn direct and begin its final passage through the sign of the underworld. The pressure may be on to tie up loose ends or a sense that a major chapter will come to a close this month — especially in a group or your community. The light is ahead, though — don’t forget, Capricorn! (Saturn will arrive back into Sagittarius on September 17, BTW.) Speaking of all those deep, dark Scorpio themes, Mars will arrive in your chart’s sector of finance, debt, wealth, legacies, and inheritances on August 8. This may be a month to look at the things that are normally kept hidden, like family secrets, or a review of money and resources. This will also be a good month for exploring the psyche and emotional releases — fun! In other news, Jupiter will arrive in your chart’s house of higher education, spirituality, publishing, and travel. If Jupiter brings growth, you will be entering a twelve month period of increased travel, especially long distance journeys, as well as opportunities for teaching, getting your ideas out through publishing and media. This will also be a time of sacred exploration and learning. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Death and rebirth, transformation, survivor, endings, power, control, groups, community, friends, legacies, the past, secrets, money, wealth, inheritances, finance, debt, emotions, the psyche, psychology, emotional release, higher education, travel, distance, journeys, foreign lands, philosophy, religion, law, belief, faith, spirituality, release, letting go.
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Aquarius
Although it’ll clock in right before August, you’ll start the month with an Aquarius full moon lighting up your sign. In short, you’ll be in the spotlight this month. And as full moons go, this one will serve two purposes. One, it will highlight career, your status, and recognition for all your hard work. Remember, Saturn has been putting pressure on you since October 2012 to make your ambitions solid and real. Two, August will be the last push to tie up loose ends and lock down an achievement, especially around Saturn direct on August 2. You’re coming to the end of a major chapter in your life. Come September the clock will point you toward community, friendships, connection, and your plans for the future. In the meantime, there will be lots going on in August to keep you occupied. Mars will arrive in your chart’s house of partnership on August 8, which will heat things up in a relationship, whether romantic or a one-on-one connection. Mars will force the issue, make you take action. If something has been simmering, it will come to a head this month. And, truth be told, August will be a month to really focus on the other people in your life; it will be a natural time to seek connection. The new moon on August 14 will give you a new beginning in a relationship, too. Additionally, Jupiter will be changing signs this month after spending the last year promoting growth in relationships. Starting August 11 and until September 2016, Jupiter will expand wealth, security, inheritances, and legacies. Keep an eye on extra spending though. Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Career, status, reputation, public, success, achievement, recognition, self, health, vitality, personality, work, relationships, partnerships, connection, social, money, income, salary, partner’s salary, benefits, inheritances, legacies, finance, debt, wealth, spending.
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Pisces
Major shift time this month, Pisces! That’s because Jupiter, your ruling planet, will switch signs and arrive in Virgo on August 11. Translation? This will be a year long exploration of the sign of organization, craft, service, wellness. Additionally, we can’t forget that Virgo is your relationship sign. And though it seems as though Virgo couldn’t be more different than you, it’s a sign that shares your compassion and commitment to service. Over the coming twelve months you may begin a new relationship, bring a bounty of new people into your life, work with a partner in a professional way, or feel a sense of growth and easy in a current relationship. Another planet that will change signs this month is Mars. Starting August 8 it will heat up your chart’s sector of work, colleagues, and daily grind. If you were looking for a chill August, Mars will have other plans. You may find your to-do list much longer than anticipated, but thankfully Mars will give you stamina to get things done. You’ll also have energy to burn, so make sure it has an outlet — a project, home improvement, cleaning out the fridge, or running laps. Speaking of which, Mars will put the heat on health, diet, and nutrition and you may need to take action. Don’t forget to floss and eat your vegetables. Lastly, the Pisces Full Moon on August 29 will put you and relationships in the spotlight. And looking ahead to the solar eclipse in Virgo on September 13, you’re about to embark on a major new relationship chapter. Heads up! Want to learn more about how the astrology of August will affect you? Book your consultation now.
Key Themes: Work, health, diet, fitness, routine, schedule, daily grind, perfection, purity, service, relationships, partnerships, other people, cooperation, self, vitality, leadership, recognition, education, travel, journeys, law, religion, behind the scenes, rest, retreat.