August 2023

Aries
Another month where your ace juggling skills get a workout! Unusually, we have two Full Moons to contend with (exact times below). The first, at the start of the month, may bring news from your friendship circle, but by the second one, on the 31st, you’ll be feeling less social and more like some space. Time out alone is probably well deserved! The middle part of the month, around the New Moon on the 16th, your kids and/or creative projects come to the fore. You’ve got the opportunity to start something new, whilst Venus Retrograde may also usher in news from a past romantic partner. Surprise! If you’re in a relationship? A past “issue” may resurface. It’s all about going back over and unsuccessful cycle and setting things straight. A release perhaps, but a fresh start is also possible. Patience! Slow and steady wins the race, Aries.

Taurus
Two Full Moons this month (exact times below), in different areas of your life and revelations abound! The first is Full on the 2nd and brings wrap-ups and conclusions to projects etc at work. The second on the 31st, relates to your social and friendship circles, expect news to do with others around then. Mid month sees you focusing in on home and family though. You may be hearing some good news from others, with plans shifting and some fresh new intentions. Meanwhile, with the focus on home, have a think about what you’d like to improve! You may have had the call to do a bit of renovating or sprucing your place up some time ago… make an old project new again. In fact, if you take up an old pastime you’re likely to start enjoying it on a whole new level. Creativity is good for the soul, Taurus. It’s worth your while to place some emphasis here!

Gemini
Another busy month, Guys… but as always, that’s just the way you like it. Two Full Moons, the First on the 2nd (exact time below), sees your inner philosopher on fire and you having debates left and right, either with yourself or others! The second Full Moon on the 31st brings career news with perhaps staff changes and a bit of coming and going. The New Moon in the middle of the month however, brings a fresh start/ new beginning to do with learning, teaching, writing and communication in general. If you’ve had a project or two on the back burner now would be a good time to get stuck in. Clearing a backlog is favoured. Investigating a workshop/short course you’ve been meaning to look into is also great use of the energy right through to October. A reminder that your Ruling Planet, Mercury, is going retrograde August 24th until September 15th. Tie up loose ends beforehand, Gemini.

Cancer
How are you around Full Moon time? I ask as we have two this month! Significant, as you are Moon ruled. The first, on the 2nd (exact time below), may bring news re your investments and financial “stuff”. The wrap of a cycle is likely incoming. That’s great news as on the 16th, the New Moon happens to land in your second house of finances and worth. If you put your thinking cap on and get to the drawing board, a new budget and plan is possible now. In fact, Venus is Retrograde here too. What have you inherited? Not just of a practical nature, but trait wise? It’s a good time to look into your patterns and selectively weed out anything negative you’ve been “gifted” by others. Is there any less than complementary self-talk you could ditch now? The Full Moon on the 31st helps you find a new way to let a past ache go. About time!

Leo
Lots going on this month, we’ve got two Full Moons and your annual New Moon, plus you Guys have Venus in your Sign too… Go Leo! On the 2nd (exact time below), the first Full Moon highlights your relationships, both business and romantic. It’s all about “we” and/or “us”, but the New Moon mid month has a distinctive “me” or “mine” flavour and that’s how it should be right now. Though you’re tasked to make a compromise, what would you like to bring in for yourself? What do you aspire to? Any seeds planted now bring fruit in February. Start imagining! Make a vision board around the 16th. Venus asks us to go back and reassess love and money. Perhaps there’s something old that can be re-jigged and made new again? The Full Moon at the end of the month may have a financial tone, specifically to do with joint investments and shared resources. A wrap up of one leg of a project and movement to the next is likely. A busy but fulfilling month.

Virgo
The Full Moon on the 2nd (exact time below), brings some news to do with your daily routine and health right from the get-go and as Mars, Planet of action and movement, is in your Sign, if you want to make changes you feel motivated to do so now. Pace yourself though and leave space in your diary for some Me Time around the New Moon on the 16th. You have great Aspects, supportive of you delving into your Spiritual practices and taking everything to it’s next level! You’ll possibly have been reflecting on things anyway as Venus is in the same area of the sky and tends to dig up memories and/or situations from the past. All meant to unhook us and allow for a fresh start. On the 31st we have another Full Moon which is more outwardly focused on those around you. It’s a good time to rearrange life and give yourself some more personal space. You’re encouraged to do more for yourself than you’re always doing for others. Start working on that now, timing is good.

Libra
An unusual X2 Full Moon month, bringing in lots of revelations! The First, on the 2nd (exact time below), is nice and light hearted, all to do with your creativity and/or kids. The 2nd, on the 31st, is asking for a wrap up with a health and fitness theme… maybe you’re done and dusted with a current routine? So find something new to do! The New Moon on the 16th is timely if you think partnering up with friends or joining a group will help keep you motivated. This would certainly add in an element of well needed inspiration and fun. Venus, your Ruling Planet, remains Retrograde for a while yet, calling you back to old associations and social circles. You may revisit past acquaintances or they might just pop back in to revisit you! Do you want to realign yourself with them and start fresh? Or have you been there and done that? August is your month to find out, Libra.

Scorpio
The month starts with a Full Moon… and ends with one. We’re getting more bang for our buck in August. The first, on the 2nd (exact time below), shines light on your living situation and how things are tracking at home. News from family members comes in and people may announce a move of some sort. Mid-month, the New Moon on the 16th heralds a fresh start re career matters and as Venus is retrograde in the same part of the sky, reassessments and realignments abound. An old, unresolved issue or even a past staff member could be shaking things up. Be a little opportunistic now Scorpio. If you think things through earlier, you’ll be ready to assist matters and get any shifts more aligned with what you like and want. The Full Moon at the end of the month is a nice one for you! Schedule lightly, it’s time for some R&R. Tinkering with a creative project brings great results.

Sagittarius
Lots of energy to work with in August and in several areas of life. We have not one, but two Full Moons (exact times below). The first sees a lot of communication or you maybe writing for work or recreation. The second, at the end of the month, has you looking around home and feeling like some change! News from family re ideas and future aspirations comes in around then too. Great time for catch-ups and conversations. Mid-month though, you have a New Moon in your travel and higher learning sector. You may be dreaming of a getaway or taking on some form of study. It’s all about mind expansion, stretching and growing your philosophies and belief system. You can take things in a new direction, so what interests you now? Work on supporting how you feel with practical planning.

Capricorn
August seems to have a financial focus right from the get-go and it would serve you well take a peek and review where you stand at the moment. The First Full Moon (Yes, there are two this month!), may see you questioning your value and worth. Defining what you give for what you get sets you up nicely for the New Moon on the 16th as a fresh start and/or realignment surrounding joint projects and resources is possible. Conversations may prove a little challenging as there’s a chance you’ve been turning a blind eye to something in order to keep the peace, or in the hope someone may have a realisation or two on their own. Chances are this hasn’t happened and it’s time to wade in and bring “that” subject up. Have your facts and figures to hand, you have a solid argument, Cap! The Full Moon on the 31st sees recalibration and a fairer balance.

Aquarius
Your Annual Full Moon on the 2nd (exact time below), sets the tone of August up from the get-go and you may be reflecting on where you find yourself now. In fact, the whole month has a sort of “Me Vs We” flavour. Your mission is to broker a compromise, Aquarius. Venus Retrograde in your relationship sector may have seen an old ache/ argument resurface. Tiresome, I’d agree, but things weren’t as done and dusted as you’d thought. You’ve got a great chance of setting the record straight and finally nailing an issue on the head now. There are two Full Moons in August and the second, on the 31st, ushers in the wrap up re a financial or self worth conundrum. You start to see that you are indeed on track! But if not? Adjustments can be made which will bear fruit around your birthday time!

Pisces
A very Full Moon kind of month, with two on the go in August. The First in Aquarius on the 2nd and the last, on the 31st, in your sign, Pisces! The month starts out on a note you enjoy, it has a big Spiritual aspect and if you take some time, revelations and realisations abound. Mid month sees you thinking about your health and fitness, or lack thereof and that’s great timing because the New Moon on the 16th offers you a realignment and fresh start you’re likely to stick to this time! Get all of this sorted so you free up space and time for that second Full Moon. You can choose how to drive the energy, of course! I especially like this one for releasing old, tired habits which are doing nothing but draining you. Grab some smudge, cut ties and send past aches into the Ethers. When the smoke clears you start to see new horizons!