August 2026 - Trickster planet of communication Mercury enters Leo on August 9. This is a dramatic placement for Mercury, because it allows you to understand matters from a theatrical sense.
Being analytical and seeing things in moderation will give us the insight that we need to move forward with matters when Mercury glides into Virgo on the twenty-fifth. The Mercurial shift allows us to evolve and grow mentally. Our words will have flair and then pragmatism, encouraging us to think before we speak.
Venus, the planet of love and romance, answers to Libra on August 6. Venus loves to be in Libra because it is a passionate, sincere place full of kindness and heartwarming sentiments. This is a time when we want to give others a lot of love and show them how we really feel without hesitation.
Action planet Mars swims into Cancer on the eleventh, urging us to use emotions to guide our actions.
The moon’s signs and phases dictate our moves and decisions, so plan accordingly to be in sync with the cosmos.
The total solar eclipse in Leo occurs on August 12, giving us the strength to let go of the past and create a new future for ourselves. We will want to paint the life that we want on the canvas and start anew. The stars will give us the strength to use our words as bait to argue our views with others. Instead of swords, communication will be the new weapon of choice. Be careful with how you express yourself, because words can hurt as well as wound.
The sun heats up in Virgo on the twenty-second, wrapping up the last month of summer. This is a moment of analytical thinking and processing.
The lunar eclipse in Pisces on August 27 offers a healing view of the future and the road ahead.
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