August begins with a historical aspect happening in Taurus, in your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. It is about the conjunction of Mars, Uranus, and North Node. This aspect can bring some sudden and unexpected events that might change your life. Probably this sounds bad, but don’t take it as that. For example, your life can radically change if you accept a job offer in another country. It can be a stressful process to accommodate to the new culture, new people, a new home, but in time you realize how great this change was for your life. This transit can also have an influence on your finances. There could be some unexpected events such as expenses, loss of money or other goods, but you may also receive an inheritance.
On the 4th of August, Mercury moves into Virgo in your 12th house of isolation, solitude, and spirituality. During this transit, you can feel that things are slowing down, and this is probably your choice as you might want to take a little break and relax. Some of you will become more interested about your health, and you can do some investigations for that. This transit is good for those who are working in creative writing. On the 26th of the month, Mercury starts transiting your sign and your 1st house of identity and self-expression. It is a good time to communicate, socialize, and focus on your self-development.
On the 11th of August, Venus starts transiting Leo and your 11th house of groups, friends, and higher aspirations. There is a chance for you to begin a romantic relationship with someone from your community or from a group you are part of. This transit can make you more socially active, and you can expand your network and meet wonderful people.
On the 12th of the month, a Full Moon in Aquarius is happening in your 5th house of pleasure, children, romance, and creativity. The Moon will be conjunct to Saturn, but will be in a tense aspect to Mars, Uranus, and North Node. This event can bring some tense moments for you. Some of you might feel that you are not able to do what you like and cannot have fun. This feeling can happen because of some issues related to money. It can be that you have to pay some debts for entertaining activities that you had in the past. If you are working in a creative environment you may feel somehow restricted and limited in your ideas, but you have the energy to come up with original and futuristic, yet very pragmatic ideas.
Mars moves into Gemini on the 20th of August, in your 9th house of life beliefs, long-distance travels, and higher education. This transit is very good for those who need to prepare for exams as you will have great energy and determination to study. You can also be more determined to travel and discover more about your life.
On the 23rd of August, the Sun starts transiting Virgo and your 12th house. It is the time to take one step back and take a moment to relax. The Sun here can help you heal some fears or traumas that you have. It can also support you in activities that you are having behind the scenes. It could be a personal project that you do not want to make public at this moment.
A New Moon in Virgo and your 12th house is happening on the 27th of August. The Moon will be in a tense aspect to Mars, which can bring some frustration, determining you to take action. It can be a time when you finally decide to let things go. Especially if there are some situations that you’ve been dealing with for a long time and brought to you a lot of frustration over the time. This New Moon can help you leave things behind, bring them to an end, and move forward for a new chapter in your life.