LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21) August begins with Mercury retrograde crisscrossing over the Sun in Leo for a couple of days, definitely making the weekend very retrograde, changing plans and schedules. Meanwhile Venus crosses into Cancer and lines up with the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, a wonderful combination for creative expression and for grounding down into humanitarian values. But by the 6th when Mars enters Libra and meets up with Saturn and Neptune on the global earth axis, the vibes are not so nice. Gird yourself for deep sh*t somewhere on earth when the Leo Sun crosses the same axis, adding to the Mars-Saturn-Neptune drama on the Aquarius full moon on the 9th. It actually could bring some diplomatic breakthroughs— a girl can always hope, right? – as we all pray for Gaza. Then pesky Mercury retreats so far into Leo that it opposes Pluto as it turns direct on the 11th. Yup, the 6th to the 11th will be some very interesting days, and use the Mercury Pluto influence for deep reflection and learning. And Venus in Cancer catches up with Jupiter on the 11th with some days of deliciousness, so enjoy spending time with loved ones. Meanwhile things are relatively quiet in the Leo department until the 20th, when the Sun at the end of Leo gets into an angle to Uranus, bringing lots of tension and excitement for a few days. The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd and the angle to Uranus gets very tight, exaggerated by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a new moon to use for radical envisioning. Have fun with that! Venus enters your sign on the 25th and spends a few days in an opposition to Pluto. Focus on relationships.
VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21) August is a very interesting month! It begins with Mercury retrograde (your favorite!) crossing over the Leo Sun, so expect some surprises, some new information, some changes in plans on the weekend. Venus in Cancer makes an angle to Saturn and Neptune, which is a juicy combination for creative process. By the 6th Venus has moved along, but Mars enters Libra and catches up to Saturn and Neptune, bringing a different vibe. The Leo Sun also gets into the action, and by the Aquarius full moon on the 9th we have the Sun, Moon, Mars, Saturn and Neptune in a big pileup on the axis of the world itself. It will likely be a wild few days, so lay low. Then starting on the 11th Venus in Cancer catches up to Jupiter for a good few days of delightful interchange with family and friends. Enjoy. And — Mercury turns direct also on the 11th. Whew. Things remain pretty peaceful until the 20th when the late Leo Sun approaches a potent angle to Uranus. The Sun enters your sign of Virgo on the 22nd, making the angle to Uranus in Gemini very exact. If you are born in the first few days of Virgo you are definitely feeling the “everything everywhere all at once” dynamics of Uranus’ influence on the Sun! You are juggling a lot! But nonetheless all Virgos will be feeling the Uranus effect because of the powerful Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This new moon packs a punch and pulls in the influences of all the heavy hitters: Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto, so you might feel particularly affected by things out of your control. You will need to take very specific steps to calm down your nervous system! After all, tension can be Virgo’s bugbear, and Uranus will exacerbate it. So—yoga, meditation, healthful self-care are all non-negotiable right now. Venus then enters Leo on the 25th and spends a few days opposing Pluto, a good time for deep work on relationships.
LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21) August is an interesting month! It begins with Mercury retrograde in Leo crossing over the Sun, so you might be feeling very retrograde-ish. Get ready for some crossed wires and ambivalence. Saturn and Neptune have you feeling pretty boggy, but Venus, newly in Cancer, makes a nice angle to those heavy hitters, and it is a good time for creative inspiration. Mars enters your sign on the 6th and makes an angle to Saturn and Neptune for some days of struggle, especially since the Aquarius full moon and Leo Sun get involved. Expect some global drama, so stay calm. The good news is that Mercury turns direct on the 11th and Venus in Cancer joins up with Jupiter, a pretty and emotionally satisfying combination. Enjoy that! Things are pretty peaceful for the next 10 days, until the Leo Sun approaches a dynamic angle to Uranus. The Uranus influence gets more intense on the 22nd when the Sun enters Virgo and the angle to Uranus gets more exact and then intensified by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a powerful new moon for radical vision, and it is also a new moon that will jangle your nerves. Stay calm! Venus enters Leo on the 25th and opposes Pluto in Aquarius, a good time to work on intimacy.
SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21) August begins with Mercury retrograde (your favorite!) crossing over the Sun in Leo for a couple of days, definitely making the weekend very retrograde, and bringing some unexpected changes in plans. You know the drill: go with the flow! Meanwhile Venus crosses into Cancer and lines up with the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, a wonderful combination for emotional expression and connecting with loved ones. By the 6th Mars enters Libra and meets up with Saturn and Neptune, and the vibe shifts from caring and sensitive Venus to more energetic Mars. There will likely be high drama globally when the Leo Sun crosses the earth axis, adding to the Mars-Saturn-Neptune dynamics on the Aquarius full moon on the 9th. It actually could bring some diplomatic breakthroughs—I am thinking about the peacemaking sign of Libra. Then pesky Mercury retreats so far into Leo that it opposes Pluto as it turns direct on the 11th. Yup, the 6th to the 11th will be some very interesting days, and use the Mercury Pluto influence for deep processing. Venus in Cancer catches up with Jupiter on the 11th with some days of love and connection, so enjoy spending time with intimates. Meanwhile things are relatively quiet in the Leo department until the 20th, when the Sun at the end of Leo gets into an angle to Uranus, bringing lots of tension and excitement for a few days. The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd and the angle to Uranus gets very tight, exaggerated by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a new moon for generating radical ideas and plans. Venus enters Leo on the 25th and spends a few days in an opposition to Pluto, a good time to review commitments.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21) August begins with Mercury retrograde crossing over the Leo Sun, so expect some surprises and new information, and perhaps some changes in plans. Venus in Cancer makes an angle to Saturn and Neptune, which is a juicy combination for creative process and enjoyable emotional connections. . By the 6th Venus has moved along, but Mars enters Libra and catches up to Saturn and Neptune, which could be more complicated. The Leo Sun also gets into the action, and by the Aquarius full moon on the 9th we have the Sun, Moon, Mars, Saturn and Neptune in a big set of angles on the axis of the world itself. It will likely be a dramatic few days, so stay grounded. Then starting on the 11th Venus in Cancer catches up to Jupiter for a few days of satisfying e relationship dynamics with family and friends. And — Mercury turns direct also on the 11th. Things remain pretty peaceful until the 20th when the late Leo Sun approaches a potent angle to Uranus. The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd, making the angle to Uranus in Gemini very exact. If you are born in the first few days of Sag you are definitely feeling the “everything everywhere all at once” dynamics of Uranus’ influence on the Sun: juggling a lot and going in many serendipitous directions. And the powerful Virgo new moon on the 23rd has heavy Uranus influences, making it a great time for orienting to the future and generating hope and vision. Venus then enters Leo on the 25th and spends a few days opposing Pluto, a good time for working on relationships.
CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19) August is interesting! It begins with Mercury retrograde in Leo crossing over the Sun, so you might be feeling very retrograde-ish. Get ready for some crossed wires and for plans to change. Saturn and Neptune have you feeling pretty boggy, but Venus, newly in Cancer, makes a nice angle to your friend Saturn and to Neptune as well, making it a good time for inspiration and humanitarian service. After Venus moves along Mars enters Libra on the 6th and opposes Saturn and Neptune. This will bring more struggle your way, and perhaps some pressure, especially since the Aquarius full moon and Leo Sun get involved. Expect some global drama, and some personal drama too. Full moons illuminate and this one will illuminate the uncertainty of this time we are in. God knows you hate uncertainty! On a positive note Mercury turns direct on the 11th and Venus in Cancer joins up with Jupiter, an emotionally satisfying combination. Enjoy that! Things are pretty peaceful for the next 10 days, until the Leo Sun approaches a dynamic angle to Uranus. The Uranus influence gets more intense on the 22nd when the Sun enters Virgo and the angle to Uranus gets more exact and then intensified by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a powerful new moon for radical vision, and it is also a new moon that will jangle your nerves. Stay calm! Venus enters Leo on the 25th and opposes Pluto in Aquarius, a good time to work on intimacy.
AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 9) This is Leo’s month, so as its opposite sign, you might be a bit tweaked, especially by Mercury retrograde! August begins with Mercury retrograde in Leo crisscrossing over the Leo Sun for a couple of days, definitely making the weekend very retrograde indeed. Expect some things to go haywire. Meanwhile Venus crosses into Cancer and lines up with the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, a wonderful combination for creative and emotional expression. But by the 6th when Mars enters Libra and meets up with Saturn and Neptune on the global earth axis, the vibes are bot more challenging. I expect some high drama globally when the Leo Sun crosses the earth axis, adding to the Mars-Saturn-Neptune craziness on the Aquarius full moon on the 9th. It actually could bring some diplomatic breakthroughs— a girl can always hope, right? – as we all pray for Gaza. But an Aquarius full moon could have you feeling really stressed mentally and politically. Then pesky Mercury retreats so far into Leo that it opposes Pluto as it turns direct on the 11th. Use the Mercury Pluto influence for deep reflection and learning. And Venus in Cancer catches up with Jupiter on the 11th with some days of deliciousness, so enjoy spending time with loved ones. Meanwhile things are relatively quiet until the 20th, when the Sun at the end of Leo gets into an angle to Uranus, bringing lots of tension and excitement for a few days. That means if you are a late Aquarius you’re feeling it too… The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd and the angle to Uranus gets very tight, exaggerated by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a new moon to use for radical vision. Have fun with that! Venus enters Leo on the 25th and spends a few days in an opposition to Pluto. Reevaluate your commitments.
PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19) August is an interesting month! It begins with Mercury retrograde crossing over the Leo Sun, so expect some surprises, some unravelings, some changes in plans that are ultimately for the better. Venus in Cancer makes an angle to Saturn and Neptune, which is a juicy combination for connecting with friends. By the 6th Venus has moved along, but Mars enters Libra and catches up to Saturn and Neptune, bringing a different vibe. The Leo Sun also gets into the action, and by the Aquarius full moon on the 9th we have the Sun, Moon, Mars, Saturn and Neptune in a big mishmash on the axis of the world itself. It will likely be a dramatic few days, so shields up! Then starting on the 11th Venus in Cancer catches up to Jupiter for a few days of delight with family and friends. Enjoy. Mercury turns direct also on the 11th. Things remain pretty peaceful until the 20th when the late Leo Sun approaches a potent angle to Uranus. The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd, making the angle to Uranus in Gemini very exact. If you are born in the first few days of Pisces you are definitely feeling the “everything everywhere all at once” dynamics of Uranus’ influence on the Sun, stretching you and also stressing you. But we all will feel the Uranus effect because of the powerful Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This new moon packs a punch and pulls in the influences of all the heavy hitters: Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto, so you might feel particularly affected by things out of your control. You will need to take very specific steps to calm down your jangled nerves! Self-care is non-negotiable right now. And besides, you need your own personal Neptune, the ocean, so go chill out on a beach somewhere. Venus then enters Leo on the 25th and spends a few days opposing Pluto, a good time for deep emotional work.
ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19) August is an interesting month! It begins with Mercury retrograde in Leo crossing over the Sun, so you have to go with the flow and roll with the changes this first weekend. Get ready for some crossed wires and unraveled plans. Saturn and Neptune have you feeling pretty stuck, but Venus, newly in Cancer, makes a nice angle to those heavy hitters, and it is a good time for creative inspiration. Mars enters Libra on the 6th and makes an angle to Saturn and Neptune for some days of struggle, especially since the Aquarius full moon and Leo Sun get involved. Expect some global drama, and expect to feel stressed and pressured about work and responsibilities. The good news is that Mercury turns direct on the 11th and Venus in Cancer joins up with Jupiter, a pretty and emotionally satisfying combination. Enjoy that! Things are pretty peaceful for the next 10 days, until the Leo Sun approaches a dynamic angle to Uranus. The Uranus influence gets more intense on the 22nd when the Sun enters Virgo and the angle to Uranus gets more exact and then intensified by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a powerful new moon for radical vision, and it is also a new moon that will jangle your nerves. Stay calm! Venus enters Leo on the 25th and opposes Pluto in Aquarius, a good time to work on intimacy and commitments.
TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20) August begins with Mercury retrograde (your favorite!) crossing over the Sun in Leo for a couple of days, definitely making the weekend feel very retrograde, and possibly bringing changes in plans and also some important intuitive knowledge. You know the drill: go with the flow! Meanwhile Venus crosses into Cancer and lines up with the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, a wonderful combination for creative expression. By the 6th Mars enters Libra and meets up with Saturn and Neptune, and the vibe shifts from caring and sensitive Venus to more energetic and perhaps bombastic Mars. There will likely be high drama globally when the Leo Sun crosses the earth axis, adding to the Mars-Saturn-Neptune dynamics on the Aquarius full moon on the 9th. Although that sounds grim perhaps it could bring some diplomatic breakthroughs (I am thinking about the peacemaking sign of Libra…). One can always hope. Then trickster Mercury retreats so far into Leo that it opposes Pluto as it turns direct on the 11th. Use this Mercury Pluto influence for deep study or research. Venus in Cancer catches up with Jupiter on the 11th with some days of connection, so enjoy spending time with intimates. Meanwhile things are relatively quiet until the 20th, when the Sun at the end of Leo gets into an angle to Uranus, bringing lots of tension and excitement for a few days. If you are a late Taurus you will also feel it! The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd and the angle to Uranus gets very tight, exaggerated by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a new moon for generating radical ideas and plans. Venus enters Leo on the 25th and spends a few days in an opposition to Pluto, a good time to review commitments.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) August begins with Mercury retrograde crossing over the Leo Sun, so expect some surprises and new information, and perhaps some changes in plans. Venus in Cancer makes an angle to Saturn and Neptune, which is a juicy combination for creative process and enjoyable emotional connections. By the 6th Venus has moved along, but Mars enters Libra and catches up to Saturn and Neptune, which could be more complicated. The Leo Sun also gets into the action, and by the Aquarius full moon on the 9th we have the Sun, Moon, Mars, Saturn and Neptune in a big set of angles on the axis of the world itself. It will likely be a dramatic few days, so stay grounded and keep your shields up! Then starting on the 11th Venus in Cancer catches up to Jupiter for a few days of satisfying relationship dynamics with family and friends. And — Mercury turns direct also on the 11th. Whew. Things remain pretty peaceful until the 20th when the late Leo Sun approaches a potent angle to Uranus. The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd, making the angle to Uranus in Gemini very exact. If you are born in the first few days of Gemini you are definitely feeling the “everything everywhere all at once” dynamics of Uranus’ influence on the Sun: juggling a lot and going in many directions. All the directions might be exciting and even serendipitous but they are also stressful! And the powerful Virgo new moon on the 23rd has heavy Uranus influences, making it a great time for orienting to the future and generating hope and vision. Venus then enters Leo on the 25th and spends a few days opposing Pluto, a good time for working on relationships.
CANCER (JUNE 21- JULY 21) August is … well, interesting! It begins with Mercury retrograde in Leo crossing over the Sun, so you might be feeling very retrograde-ish. Get ready for some miscommunication and also for plans to change. Remember—go with the flow!! Saturn and Neptune have you feeling pretty boggy, but Venus, newly in of your sign Cancer—yum!–, makes a nice angle to Saturn and to Neptune as well, making it a good time for inspiration and healing. As venus keep moving in Cancer, Mars enters Libra on the 6th, and opposes Saturn and Neptune. This will bring more struggle your way, and perhaps some pressure, especially since the Aquarius full moon and Leo Sun get involved. Expect some global drama, and some personal drama too. Full moons illuminate and this one will illuminate the uncertainty of this time we are in. On a positive note Mercury turns direct on the 11th and Venus in Cancer joins up with Jupiter, an emotionally satisfying and very delightful combination. Enjoy that! Things are pretty peaceful for the next 10 days, until the Leo Sun approaches a dynamic angle to Uranus. The Uranus influence gets more intense on the 22nd when the Sun enters Virgo and the angle to Uranus gets more exact and is then intensified by the Virgo new moon on the 23rd. This is a powerful new moon for radical vision, and it is also a new moon that will jangle your nerves. Stay calm! Venus enters Leo on the 25th and opposes Pluto in Aquarius, a good time to work on commitments.
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