August begins sharply with the planet of relating and money, Venus, clashing with the planet of restriction and limitation, Saturn. Things will be tense in any relationship which is not working or around a business relationship where values don’t align.
And with Mars reaching a peak of a clash with Saturn and Neptune on the 6th of August as he transits into the planet of relating, Libra, the first two weeks are likely to see some powerful exchanges and some battles of will, but chances are boundaries will be set.
The Full Moon of the 9th in Aquarius Squares with Black Moon Lilith, and be it in love or friendship, temptations can be strong, which could test loyalties.
Still, as Mercury stations direct on the 11th, some of the misunderstandings and log jams which have dominated can ease. The 12th could be very lucky for some people, as the two planets of fortune, Jupiter and Venus, combine with the magical Fixed Star Sirius, which is linked to wealth and fame. Some of the chaffing of earlier in the month can make way for more positive possibilities.
The Sun powers into Virgo on the 22nd, but clashes with Uranus suggesting that some of the regular patterns in our lives may get challenged in the last week of August, but this may have some benefits, if we relax and go with it.
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Your ruler Mars clashes with Saturn and Neptune in your sign, exactly on the 7th, but there could be tensions in key relationships right from the off this August, Aries. Whether you try to relate to people empathetically or stand your ground, getting the middle point could be a juggle all the way to the Full Moon of the 9th, and the two weeks afterwards. This might be in friendships but around romance too. Clarity will be easier from the 11th, and some happy family or property news can emerge around the 12th. A new health kick can inspire you from the 23rd.
Taurus 21 April – 21 May
Anything to do with your home, emotional and family situation will take precedence through to the 22nd. If you’ve been trying to get some upgrades over the line, delays could prove frustrating and cause a degree of stress, however. Fall back on your ruler, the beautiful Venus, as she gives you the word skills and tact to counter demands. A more social vibe shapes up in the last ten days, and you may find yourself tempted to be more spontaneous and splash the cash. Yet I wouldn’t be too free and easy with resources, especially around speculation.
Gemini 22 May – 21 June
You know how the old saying goes Gemini, we can’t please all of the people all of the time, and in the first couple of weeks of August, you’ll likely find this ringing true. There may be someone that you’re drawn to that a friend will disapprove of, and the outcome of any upset will likely show up later in the month, when you can find yourself more rebellious. It may even be a family member where you push back strongly. Still, fortune can fall for you around the 12th, as Venus, Jupiter and the sky’s brightest star Sirius, all align, and the serendipity can thrill you. Despite your love of buzzy encounters, you may though prefer some quiet time later in the month.
Cancer 22 June – 23 July
Professional demands have been to the fore ever since Saturn joined Neptune in Retrograde mid-July, and you may have been asking yourself searching questions about what you want to do. All this can reach an intense boiling point on the 7th, but if you feel a strong need to express your soul purpose rather than climbing the corporate ladder, the Venus/Jupiter/Sirius conjunction of the 12th, can give you the confidence to follow what works for you, the individual. Life is going to be speeding up from the 22nd, but any issue that you’re not fully grappling with could rear its head then too.
Leo 24 July – 23 August
Your words can carry a lot of passion this August, but if you’re travelling or discussing anything important, don’t rush things. Impatience won’t get the results you want but could create a lot of nervous energy and stress. You may find yourself strangely sentimental at the heart of the month and search for old friends or even a lover online, and a memory or dream can prove important. Keep working on the creative ideas you have, even if they break the mould, because one could pay off. However, don’t mix business with pleasure from the 23rd’s New Moon.
Virgo 24 August – 23 September
Who does or contributes what can be the theme early in the month, Virgo. You may find yourself uncompromising if you feel that past efforts are not being appreciated as much as they might be. Some worries and anxieties can be stirred and issues that have simmered in the background require attention. And yet as much as someone could disappoint you, one friend or connection may help to restore your faith midmonth, when some lovely, perhaps unexpected, good news or feedback can lift you. The Sun returns home to you on the 22nd, but the New Moon of the 23rd can see you very much on the front foot. Its Square to Uranus could see you up for challenges and some fresh new beginnings.
Libra 24 September – 23 October
Your natural diplomacy can lead to a major breakthrough midmonth, but it will be your gift for collaboration that really seals the deal. And yet as August begins, you may feel frustrated. This can peak on the 7th, a time when ironically co-operation might be harder to find. But if you feel strongly about something, don’t budge on your boundaries. With the feisty Mars aiding you, people are going to see a more no-nonsense side of you. Just know when to use the steel fist and when to wear the velvet glove! Later in the month you may find yourself in the mood for some escapism, but this can all happen really quickly, so get an overnight bag packed!
Scorpio 24 October – 22 November
If you’re travelling around the middle of August, you could find yourself enjoying the most enriching and immersive experience. Any culture or history that you encounter can be particularly gratifying. A holiday fling might also excite. If you’re looking to publish anything or get a contract over the finishing line, the 11th may just see it finally tied down. And yet with Mars, your traditional ruler, diving deep from the 7th, you may find that past events can come up in your emotions very powerfully through to late September. Friendships take centre stage later in the month, but any cloying or possessive ties could be tested.
Sagittarius 23 November – 21 December
Someone you find intriguing may prove hard to resist early in August Archer, or will it be you pulling someone mesmerically towards you? Either or is possible. In fact, the potential for a connection increases as the month goes on, but as much as this can run hot, there may be something about this person or situation which is not ideal. Your finances can be helped by someone else’s good fortune on the 12th, but it may also be an offer on a role or contract you’ve wanted for some while. You’re going to be showing more authority as August goes on, but there may be a clash with a colleague from the 23rd.
Capricorn 22 December – 20 January
You can be cautious in relationships, and in fact a weak tie may be really tested early in August, a month when you’re going to want to be much more assertive about what you will or won’t accept. Yet even if you can show this leadership, using tact will still be important. It might be someone close that you push back on, for with your ruler in Retrograde since mid-July, a tense influence around family ties may have grown. Yet if ever there was a time to give yourself permission to break out and have a holiday and get off the beaten track, it will be from the New Moon of the 23rd. In fact, a change really can be as good as a rest from then.
Aquarius 21 January – 19 February
If you’re thinking of buying a new mode of transport, upgrading your tech, publishing a new book or blog, Mars brings an edge of excitement and haste to the equation through the first couple of weeks, and precisely from the 7th. And yet your gnarled old ruler Saturn, urges you to slow everything down, look at the details and take soundings from wise old owls. The thing is, even if you’d normally do this, you could be determined to push on at pace! So, there may be a bit of a push-pull dynamic, and if you end up discussing anything a bit contentious, it could get heated too! The lines of communication flow easier from mid-month, and a preparedness to give and take will work wonders.
Pisces 20 February – 20 March
Venus and Jupiter, the latter your guide planet, forge a stunning alliance on the 12th. This is very rare, because Jupiter is exalted in Cancer and visits only once every twelve to thirteen years, so this adds more potential for a lovely social encounter, perhaps encompassing the arts or culture, but there can be a slice of romance threaded through this too. Indeed, all sorts of relationships come more sharply into focus in the last week of the month, but this does ask you, with Uranus pushing you, to be more daring and to step outside your emotional comfort zone. If you do, you could meet all sorts of intriguing people.