August brings the conquering lion, Leo, onto the cosmic pitch heralding a golden and creative summer! Although this is traditionally the holiday month – a time to relax and for re-creation – the Leo new moon on the 2nd kicks off with a glut of goal-getting visions for the new season. The Thinker, Mercury, is hard at work in industrious and thrifty Virgo – crossing the Ts and dotting the Is on the mental plane. Venus joins Mercury on the 6th , a reminder that too much Mind can interfere with the enjoyment of the beautiful game and stifle spontaneity. Whilst Warrior Mars – the personification of combative energy – arrives with a bang in outgoing and adventurous Sagittarius on the 3rd , driving you on to realise your wildest dreams.
ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20
Daredevil Mars, your ruler, sets Sagittarius on fire on the 3rd – adventurous and go-getting as ever it could be all change this month as you seek exciting adventures. The sector of your chart concerned with travel is now buzzing and a long held dream may come to fruition: the Leo new moon on the 2nd is particularly revitalising.
TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 21
The August sun casts a warm glow over you, your teammates and your club putting you in a generous and light-hearted frame of mind. The Venus / Mercury combination in Virgo on the 6th focuses your sights on finances – do they need some work? are you getting what you deserve? As bold Mars enters fiery Sagittarius on the 3rd you will have the desire to do what’s necessary.
GEMINI MAY 22 – JUNE 21
With Mercury and Venus hovering over your home, domestic issues may come to the forefront – there could be some deep and far reaching decisions to be made which seem to defy logic. Pay attention to your dreams, synchronicities, and listen to your intuition.
CANCER JUNE 22 – JULY 22
The Sun and Venus favour the financial and self-worth sector of your chart during the first week of this month, helping you achieve your goals and leaving you feeling better off. As the month progresses you’ll be considering your options; with daring Mars entering expansive Sagittarius on the 3rd and Apollo – the tamer of dragons and guide to the Argonauts – in your sign, you may surprise yourself.
LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23
The new moon in your sign on the 2nd ensures that this will be a month to remember. Jupiter, the bringer of abundance, is still strong in your financial sector and gets a creative boost from Venus and Mercury – it could be an excellent time for innovative money-making schemes.
VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22
August looks like an even busier month for normally industrious Virgoans as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury are all active in your sign. With Pandora – the principle of curiosity that initiates change and freedom – still in your sign this could be the month for a dramatic makeover as you embrace a new phase of activity and personal development.
LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23
August is in the balance with Jupiter, Venus and Mercury all taking up residence in a very introspective part of your chart; should I shouldn’t I? it’s time for some serious contemplation. At the Aquarian full moon on the 18th, you’ll be able to tune in to what is holding you back and with Toro – transformative power – in your sign you’ll see the way forward.
SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22
Chill out as Warrior Mars exits your sign on the 3rd. The focus of activity in your chart shifts to funding and finances sparking money-making ideas; the Leo new moon on the 2nd activates your creative, adventurous streak – make sure your passport is up to date.
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21
August is an action packed month for Sagittarians, Mars charges into your sign on the 3rd adding a competitive streak to your natural sense of adventure. With the emphasis on broadening your horizons – through travel and/or education – there won’t be a dull moment. The Aquarian full moon on the 18th favours sharing your vision with the world.
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20
Money, assets and joint ventures/resources are the focus for August. The Leo new moon on the 2nd brings some important issues to your attention: facing the hard facts professionally or personally sooner will make life easier later. Mars joins Saturn on the 23rd, a propitious time to build foundations and/or restructure.
AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury take positions in meticulous Virgo helping you focus on the practicalities of navigating the 3D world, with Pallas – the ace strategist – passing through your sign you can turn your other-worldly visions into reality. Warrior Mars intercedes on your behalf on the 3rd, bringing support from unexpected quarters.
PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20
The Leo new moon on the 2nd emphasises the area of your chart concerned with work and daily life – to see meaning in the mundane! Headstrong Mars bursts into Sagittarius on the 3rd shaking things up and potentially propelling you towards your goals: use these positive cosmic energies to your advantage and for the greater good.