August horoscope
August -the upgrade
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August is a really powerful and pivotal month. We are collectively and individually going through an upgrade and a phase of maturing. There are new chapters unfolding and it’s important to view all the changes that go on as being in your favour. Your life is working out FOR you, so commit to being present with all of it.
Key dates
8 August - Lion’s Gate Portal
The veil is thin and you can connect with what lives in the invisible realms.
12 August - Full Moon in Aquarius
Drop into the vision you have for your future and set appropriate boundaries
20 August - Mars enters Gemini
Mars will be here for the next 6 months. Pay attention to the words you speak as your words are tools for co-creating with the Universe.
22 August - Virgo season commences
This is a time to cleanse, clear out and organise. It is a beautiful season to streamline your life and to let go of what is excessive or no longer aligned. It is timed perfectly with the onset of Spring.
27 August - New Moon in Virgo
A beautiful time to set intentions for Spring and to really bring the body, mind, and soul into alignment.
Aries
This month the focus is on your financial affairs and creative projects. You may find there are fluctuations in your income as well as fluctuations in your creative inspiration and ideas. It is important not to cling to anything too tightly. Instead, be in a state of flow. Trust that when there is a pause or you hear crickets, it is purposeful and a time for introspection and reflection. It won’t be quiet all month. There will be times when it feels like the pipe has burst open when the momentum builds, and here you are designed to ride the waves without getting lost or overwhelmed. It is a matter of directing your energy where it is needed most. In the later phases of the month bring attention to your social circles both near and far. Consider who is worthy of your time. There may need to be cleaning and purging of old ties that no longer feel aligned. You can be respectful and kind in doing so, but it is important you value your own energy in relationships.
Taurus
This month your sense of self is reinvigorated. You may feel a little tender as you go through this self-renewal and rebirth. It is so important that you create a sense of safety and coyness in your home space. You want to feel safe and nurtured and like you can retreat into your sanctuary. What makes you feel at home? Maybe it is time in nature, or with your closest friends, or with your animals, or in the bathtub. Don’t let the word “home” be confined to four walls. Plug into the places, people, and activities that let your nervous system feel at ease. When you are at ease, you are able to be highly creative and put great work out into the world. The full moon offers an opportunity to clarify not only your visions for work but the boundaries you need to put in place to bring this vision to life. What do you want to build for yourself and your family? What legacy do you want to leave behind? What brings you pleasure and joy? These are all questions to consider this month and don’t be afraid to put material goods front and centre. You are worthy of material support.
Gemini
At the beginning of the month, something deep within you gets yanked up and out of the shadows. This aspect of self may not have been hidden intentionally or consciously but it’s ready to emerge. It is a piece of your Soul that has been kept away in the closet for quite some time. Random events or sudden realisation may occur to remind you of how powerful you really are and how needed this part of you is. During August there is also a lot of focus on your home space and your local environment. You are recalibrating, reconsidering, and perhaps relocating. Who and what feels aligned to be around? Curate your spaces and your community so that you feel happy. Don’t let yourself get distracted by external voices and advice. Your inner voice is the most important guide. Your confidence and visibility in the world will strengthen over the weeks. By the end of the month, you will be a powerful force to be reckoned with. Be careful not to let this rise in energy turn into aggression. Channel this vital force into its highest expression. Be creative, be playful and be wise in your communication.
Cancer
This month is one to connect with people in your local community and to expand your networks both in person and online. You are naturally very selective with who you trust. That is wonderful and this month is a beautiful moment to do an audit of your connections and consider what relationships you’d like to strengthen, what relationships need to be cut, and how you would like to build upon or refine your social circle. This is also a month to express yourself very authentically. Your voice is powerful and it is the energetic centre for manifestation and creation. What is the message you want to get across, especially through your work? When you dedicate time and energy to your work this month, you can greatly increase your earning capacity. There are also collaborations to celebrate mid-month. You may need to have discussions about how resources are to be shared. Communicate your expectations clearly. Later in the month take some time out of the daily grind. Go within and be still. When you do, you will be able to find solutions, connect the dots, and spot patterns necessary to help you move forward.
Leo
This month, let it be all about you. Be selfish in the best way. When you are lit up and happy, that energy is infectious. If you feel like you want to be a little bit extra, that’s amazing. You may feel inclined to shift up your appearance in some way, perhaps you feel called to receive more bodywork or physical pampering sessions. Your physical body is the vessel for your soul and the antenna to the upper realms, so don’t discard how spiritually enlightening it can be when you tend to the material body. There are shakeups going on in your career, whether that is shifts in your work goals, your team environment, or your daily routines. Get clear on what the bigger picture is and what you want to build for yourself long-term. Envisage the joy and prosperity you want to and can experience. Ensure you are not diluting your wants and needs to accommodate to someone else’s plan within work. The full moon is a time to be very clear and deliberate in your communication within your romantic or business partnerships. Breathe through any discomfort, and stay centred as you use your voice.
Virgo
This month is wonderful for learning and expanding your mind. You may be inspired to journey deep within yourself through spiritual exploration or you may feel called to explore a foreign destination away from home. Simply pay attention to the intuitive pulls from within you. There is something to be unearthed when you explore the callings of your soul. In the future, you will look back on this month and see how pivotal it was for your evolution. You might feel like you are at a crossroads with your life path or sense of self and direction. When you need an answer, you can always ask for a sign. There are signs everywhere and you need to become attuned to seeing them and reading them. This is where your intuition really comes into play. The full moon offers a deep physical purge. Put in place new boundaries with how you spend your energy each day. When you drop people pleasing behaviour you will feel physically lighter. Your career is invigorated later in the month and you will feel very motivated and driven to succeed.
Libra
This month, your magnetism and charm help to expand your networks. The connections you make will be great for your career. You will be drawing inspiration from and collaborating with unexpected sources. Trust your intuition about who you combine forces with. You will be able to sense when lucrative opportunities arise and they will likely involve sharing resources with others. Be sure to put in place clear expectations and if there are any contractual arrangements, read the fine print. You may notice an inclination to put yourself out there on the world stage in the first few weeks and it is important that you follow this natural calling. You often play an incredible support role for others, but sometimes you need to be the main character. Give yourself permission to shine. The last week of August is optimal for retreating and being at home with yourself and/ or loved ones. Be in a place you can feel relaxed and at ease, without the pressures of the world. Reflect on what you have learned over the month as well as who and what has enriched your life. These answers can inspire your new moon intentions.
Scorpio
The month begins with some revelations and new understandings about your relationships. Take note of how you feel in different relationship dynamics and importantly who you can be your most authentic self around. Perhaps there are places you want to grow within the container of your current relationships or perhaps you are feeling the urge to break free. Where are you being called to grow and branch out? There is expansion awaiting you this month, particularly within your career. Work opportunities may show up in surprising ways. Your environment has a direct impact on your well-being and the full moon is a great time to redecorate or clear out your physical space so that you feel inspired and rejuvenated. You may need to have some hard conversations with family as it relates to boundaries at this time. Be kind yet firm in your delivery. There will be some gritty conversations that will take place again at the end of the month that require a lot of vulnerability but you can expect to feel newfound confidence.
Sagittarius
As the month begins you’ll feel the need to adjust your schedule and daily rituals. This may be due to circumstance or simply an intuitive calling. You are the master of reinvention so a bit of spontaneous change is always good for the soul. Whatever way you choose to adjust your personal rhythms, make sure you are taking good care of your body and your health. You can grow and learn a lot in the first few weeks of the month. There may be certain experiences that you undergo, teachers that you meet, or spiritual practices that you explore, that will open your eyes to new ways of living. You may find you reconsider the way you are approaching your creative projects or children. The later phases of the month see an injection of passion and fire in your relationships. You can be bold in expressing what you really want. You will be called into greater leadership. What do you need to take responsibility for? The new moon is a great time to define what success means to you and from there set yourself some goals to achieve your version of success.
Capricorn
You are naturally hard-working and driven to achieve. Your sense of self-worth is often wrapped up in your career achievements and it is important to realise how worthy you are outside of your work titles and material successes. The full moon is a good time to implement some work boundaries and dedicate time to play, pleasure and rest. Instead of sticking to the same old daily grind, there are new activities, people, and places to connect with. When you shift up your routine this month you are bound to receive some deep spiritual lessons, especially as it relates to non-attachment. When something feels good, it can be a natural response to want to grip onto it tightly, but you must remind yourself to let go so that life can move as it is meant to. The irony is that the more you let go, the more you are supported by the Universe. Once you surrender your grasp, you are served exactly that which you were trying to force into being. The wisdom you cultivate through your experiences this month will continue to strengthen over time.
Aquarius
Something will occur this month that will likely trigger some deep ancestral healing. You don’t need to be fully conscious of what or how this comes about but pay attention to any moments you feel you have overcome an old fear or made an empowered decision. These are the moments when you are rewriting an old story and paving the way for the new. Some big shifts may need to happen in the home or within family dynamics and this month you can set the tone once and for all. The full moon shines a light on your sense of self and personal image. Sometimes the best place to look in the mirror is within your closest relationships. Consider who and what inspires you as well as who and what triggers you. Both are important as they illuminate your own strengths and insecurities. You can really improve your own self-acceptance and self-confidence when you explore the lessons of your relationships. Near the end of the month, you’ll receive bursts of creative inspiration and it is a good time to use your voice to express yourself.
Pisces
This month is a good time to embrace a lighter and brighter attitude. If you notice yourself becoming overly analytical about something that happened in the past or worrying about the future, lovingly guide your thoughts back to the here and now. You can use the full moon as a cathartic time of purging. Let go and detoxify old beliefs that keep your mind whirling around with old insecurities. You are letting go of the old to embrace a new chapter and the first few weeks of the month can be very experimental. Try everything on for size. Go on new adventures and say yes to new experiences. Your intuition will tell you whether something is correct or not. When you put yourself out there with a willingness to feel rejection, embarrassment, and failure, you are in a beautiful zone for learning and strengthening your character. Don’t worry if you make a mistake. If something doesn’t quite work, you can laugh it off. Laughter is ultimately the best medicine. You will gain a lot more clarity at the end of the month especially as it relates to your relationships.
Horoscope by Hannah Crerar
Hannah specialises in Soul Pschology, Chakra and Meridian Theory, Trauma Informed Yoga tools and Astrology.
