The passionate vibrations of Leo season are reigning supreme for most of August, making all zodiac signs feel a bit bolder, more confident, and creative. As Leo icon Madonna says, express yourself so you can respect yourself!
Unfortunately, in August, retrograde Mercury is rushing in to interfere with everyone’s minds and schedules, so there’s also a bit of drama to navigate. You’ll want to mark your calendar for the major astrological events in August because cosmic intensity will be strong throughout the month.
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The first week of August brings a lot of action, starting with a new moon in Leo that makes you feel good on August 4 — perfect for manifesting the desires of your heart. Soon after, the planet of love, Venus, moves into the thoughtful and grounded realm of Virgo, bringing a more grounded and relaxed energy to relationships. Later that same night, retrograde Mercury officially begins, so everyone will have to deal with some annoying communication breakdowns and timing missteps from now until August 28. Double-check those messages and leave some wiggle room in your winter schedule!
A series of difficult square aspects stir up some challenges mid-month, and a wild full moon in Aquarius on August 19 brings out everyone’s inner rebel. It’s time to create a new set of rules for yourself to live by, but you’ll need to be patient. Virgo season begins on August 22, inspiring everyone to get their lives in order as winter slowly comes to an end. Finally, Venus moves into its home sign, Libra, on August 29, giving relationships a sweet boost of harmony as the month wraps up.
There’s a lot going on in the sky this month, so here’s your astrological forecast for August 2024 with all the details.
Leo Season and a Bright New Moon on August 4
The fierce and fun vibrations of Leo season dominate the first weeks of the month, giving all zodiac signs an extra dose of charisma and creativity. Leo is the sun’s home sign, so having it here throughout this solar season brings a joyful and sociable energy to the winter days. It’s time to let your light shine and be bolder about your self-expression.
One of the highlights of Leo season happens on August 4 when the new moon rises in the cosmic lion’s sign. This dazzling lunation is forming a sweet sextile to both passionate Mars and optimistic Jupiter, so it’s a great time to get excited about new ventures and pursue them with maximum confidence. If you believe in yourself, you can achieve just about anything.
Landing in Love with Venus in Virgo
Just after the peak of the new moon, the romantic planet Venus is entering the improvement-focused sign of Virgo, inspiring all zodiac signs to be a little more attentive in how they handle relationships and more observant of their habits around love. With Venus in Virgo, altruistic acts of service can be truly exciting, but excessively indulgent or careless behavior will have the opposite effect. Clear any mess in your love life now, but try not to be too critical of yourself or others. Love is messy sometimes, and nothing is perfect!
Retrograde Mercury is Back
The next retrograde period of Mercury starts late at night on August 4 PT or during the early hours of August 5 ET — which means the planet of time and communication will be mixing up logistical issues in the coming weeks. This retrograde starts in Virgo, disrupting people’s schedules and making organization difficult. It will return to Leo on August 14, so expect to revisit some of the themes that came up in mid-July.
A retrograde clarity moment happens on August 18 when Mercury meets the Sun to form a Mercury cazimi. Any lessons the retrograde has taught you will make more sense under this transit, and you’ll have a better idea of how you want to move forward as the retrograde slowdowns ease toward the end of the month.
Mid-Month Planetary Conflicts
Mid-month is marked by a series of tense square aspects between a sky full of planets — which can bring challenges but also allow everyone to work through problems and overcome some tough barriers. On August 15, high-octane Mars collides with severe Saturn, placing some frustrating obstacles in your path and forcing you to hit the brakes and take a longer route to your goals.
A few days later, on August 19, Jupiter, the “go big or go home” type, will clash with restrictive Saturn for the first time in over eight years, requiring everyone to limit their indulgences and accept some delayed gratification. Venus, value-oriented, will also be involved in this face-off, triggering big decisions about relationships and what’s worth investing time and energy in.
A Rule-Breaking Full Moon on August 19
Amidst all these cosmic clashes, the Sturgeon Full Moon is rising in the skies on August 19, and it’s shining through the unconventional and rebellious sign of Aquarius. At the time of this lunation, the sun and moon are forming a perfect T-square with unpredictable Uranus, promising some unexpected twists that could open up an entirely new path for us. Having your plans shaken up isn’t easy, but eventually, you’ll be grateful for having stepped out of your comfort zone to explore new parts of yourself.
Virgo Season Begins on August 22
The sun is leaving the cosmic lions’ den behind on August 22 and starting to shine its rays through the mutable earth sign of Virgo. The Virgo season of 2024 marks the last month of winter, and it’s a fabulous time to embrace productivity, organization, and some mind-body-spirit wellness. This attentive and analytical zodiac energy is great for clearing messy parts of your life and refining your daily routine to be more functional and healthy.
Feeling Romantic with Venus in Libra
The month ends with the planet of love, Venus, sliding into a new part of the zodiac once again, and this time it’s moving into the balanced and romance-loving sign of Libra — one of Venus’s home signs. With Venus shining in one of its cosmic domiciles, it will be easier to create harmony in your relationships and have diplomatic conversations to clear up any retrograde Mercury drama that might have clouded your love life in recent weeks.
Source: Bustle
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