Overall, August will come as a welcome relief from the tension that pervaded much of June and July. Here’s what’s in store for the next four weeks.
The month starts off with Mercury heading direct but still in its storm period which means that communications, technology and transportation will not be back to normal until closer to August 8 when the planet is at its full speed again.
Meanwhile, on August 2, Venus (the planet ruling relationships and finances) is squared by Uranus (the planet ruling breaks, freedom and sudden flashes of insight.)
One minute the sky is blue, and suddenly storm clouds come in without warning. Seek shelter and let things be to avoid being struck by lightning. Just as quickly as it came, the brief storm will pass.
On August 7, the Sun is trine Jupiter for the second time this year which gives feelings of abundance, generosity and overall high spirits.
The very next day, Venus is trine Jupiter, which continues the optimism into relationships and finances. (If things went haywire on August 2, they should be looking up by August 8.)
On August 11, Jupiter – the good luck planet – ends its four-month retrograde period and turns to move direct.
That powerful Jupiterian energy for pressing onwards and upwards with your big life changes is full-on once more. Mercury re-enters the sign of Leo that same day turning our communications from empathetic and emotional to bold and dramatic. And, because good things come in threes, Uranus turns to go retrograde later in the day. Why could this be good news? Uranus can be a little full-on for people with its constant need for excitement, stimulation and change, so the fact that its energy will be slightly muted for the next five months, will likely be welcomed by those especially with fixed sign placements. (Spoiler alert: even a retrograde Uranus can poke the bear, so don’t get too comfortable.)
August 14 sees a Sun-Venus conjunction which signals love and beauty is in the air…
… however, a Full Moon in Aquarius the next day can add a bit much too fuel to the fire. Don’t be surprised if your anxiety peaks when Mercury squares Uranus on August 16. Communications, transportation and even technology can be easily disrupted.
On August 18, Mars – the planet ruling our physicality and vitality – leaves feisty and energetic Leo and enters practical, service-oriented Virgo.
The next seven weeks are great for exacting and dutiful work and less great for major creative peaks.
August 21, Venus leaves magnetic Leo and enters Virgo, the sign of its fall.
We say “fall” because Venus falls short in this sign. Venus is all about giving love, admiring beauty and supporting justice; it works well in signs that support these same objectives. Virgo is more concerned with getting things right (or even perfect) than taking time to stop and smell the roses. Don’t be surprised if, over the next month or so, your relationships with others seem to fall short. Just wait until Venus leaves picky Virgo before calling it.
Two days later, the Sun leaves sunny Leo and joins Venus in Virgo.
The next month is all about the Virgin. Virgos get a bad rep for being sticklers and buzz kills, but they are some of the most gentle and kind souls out there who love to lend a hand. When they say “can I show you a more efficient way of cutting those vegetables?” it really is out of love. Smile sweetly and accept their advice. You just might learn something
On August 29, Mercury joins the Sun, Venus and Mars in the sign of Virgo.
The good news is that Mercury loves Virgo. As the Messenger God, Mercury truly would love to stick to the facts and only the facts; it doesn’t need the dramatic nuances of Leo. While relationships can stall a bit under its influence, Mercury excels in the sign of Virgo and you can expect communications to be functioning well.
The end of the month sees a New Moon in Virgo because four planets in this sign wasn’t enough.
Mothers: if you give birth to a little one on August 30, you can start grooming the baby for a career in science, medicine, research or home organization because this kid is going to need rules and precision. Cleanliness will be godliness.
When does the Virgo motherload start lightening up in September? Find out next month!
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