Aquarius Monthly Horoscope August 2018

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Aquarius (Born January 21 to 30) and Aquarius Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Aquarius:

August 2018 Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until August 22nd:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar seventh house--your partnership sector. This can be a time of much learning through the mirror of close relationships. It's not the time to push your agenda or personal plans forward; rather, it's a cycle in which you are at your best when you recognize the need to form alliances, to give back to a special someone, and to compromise in order to find some balance in your life.

It's a strong period for putting yourself into another person's shoes and to better understand him/her. You may be meeting with someone strong and assertive by nature now, or a partner is more assertive and needy of attention. There may be some competitive feelings between you and a significant other now. Focus is on reconciliation, forming or cementing bonds, diplomacy, consultation, one-on-one interactions, and negotiations. You may feel a little drained physically now, temporarily.

From August 23rd forward:

The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.

This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Eclipse

A Solar Eclipse Occurs on August 11th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar seventh house, suggesting a new approach to dealing with others is in order. A new set-up in existing partnerships or a new relationship altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your one-to-one relationship skills. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on. You may also begin a consulting position or you could enjoy an increase in clients if you already work with people one-on-one.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 6th: 

Venus continues to move through your solar eighth house during this period. You are attracted to the deeper elements of relationships and social interactions now, rather than what you meet on the surface. Mysteries fascinate you and you could be looking for others' motives for doing and saying what they do. It's a good time to feel supported by others, whether it's financially or emotionally. It's also a strong cycle for discovering your own hidden talents as well as fascinating things about a partner.

From August 6th forward: 

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

All month: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar seventh house. You can be especially aware of your "audience" in your communications now, which tend to be diplomatic and respectful during this cycle. You may be encountering an especially chatty or communicative partner, or meeting youthful, talkative people.

At this time, you love to hear others' opinions and perspectives, and it's an excellent time to do so. Others can spur on your own thinking and decision making processes now, simply by offering another perspective. You are thinking a lot about others, a partner, and relating in general, and in some cases perhaps worrying over these things.

Mercury is retrograde from July 25/26 to August 19th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications regarding intimate and financial matters, as well as communications with children or romantic partners, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. It's not a good time to file your taxes or apply for a loan. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything for the time being. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now either.

Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or your partner) focus on the choice of words instead of the meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, try not to over-react to what your partner has to say. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as adept at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to reflect upon your negotiation skills with the goal of improving them. Re-thinking a partnership arrangement is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of communication, siblings, neighbors, acquaintances, and transportation. Communication or transportation might take a hit somehow, making it harder to get from point A to point B, for example, or involving missed meetings, delays and red tape, challenges with studies, or mechanical breakdowns. There can be frustration with self-expression or impatience with social niceties.

From June 26-August 12:

Occurring in your solar first house now, this Mars retrograde cycle is very up close and personal! The ways that your survival instincts have served you to date may not seem to be as effective, or you might be feeling cautious and withdrawn in a general way now. You might find that you are second-guessing yourself, and this is a natural process as you reassess how you've been going about meeting life and reacting/acting, which may need some polishing! It's a good time for refining these things. Your personal initiatives and confidence are affected. Perhaps you are less confident about your effectiveness and more cautious about sharing yourself with others. Personal initiatives might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. You may be a little tired and more accident-prone during this cycle, so be sure to rest up.

You are also examining the way anger has helped or impaired your life and coming up with new ways to manage it. In the process, you can experience some real frustrations. The end result, ideally, is a much-improved "you." It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now. How you assert yourself and how you go about going after what you want out of life are up for review now.
Watch for unacknowledged or buried desires driving your behavior.

From August 12-27:

Occurring in your solar twelfth house during this period, your spirituality, private life, gut instincts, and intuition are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your hunches. Private affairs and solitary work might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. Trusting your gut instincts may become an issue. Vague fears and anxieties need to be dealt with. Obsession with private matters or concerns about the past could be part of the picture. Your desire nature can be rather complicated now, and it can be difficult to find direct routes to satisfaction. Old resentments, hurts, and waves of anger can resurface. There can be lowered vitality, likely due to emotional frustrations and exasperation. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now. This is a time for learning about how your mental health impacts your life.

Mars is direct from the 27th:

With Mars moving through your solar twelfth house, this is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing!

It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself.

Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

Overview Horoscope:

August 2018 Aquarius Monthly Horoscope Summary: There is a stronger focus on companionship and your close relationships this month, dear Aquarius. It's the time of year when others' agendas and needs tend to come into the spotlight, and you're paying your relationships their due attention. You're also more inclined to seek out others' company, advice, and feedback. There can be some issues related to your independence that you're dealing with since Mars is also retrograde in your sign, and you've just experienced a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius that brought unacknowledged personal needs to the surface. It can be an important period for checking in with those feelings and desires that you've brushed off or left unfulfilled. Your ruler, Uranus, joins the rather sizeable retrograde club on the 7th, further pointing to some need for introspection.

Venus moves into harmony with your sign from the 6th forward, and is in its own terms, to boot, helping you attract positive attention. This transit improves your life in subtle ways. Until the 19th, you can be sorting out some feelings and frustrations about a person or relationship, after which matters slowly but surely straighten out. There can be distinct times most of the month when you can be feeling uncertain of your next step. Focusing on small jobs that need your attention can boost your mood. Perhaps a future move is now up in the air, or living conditions are slightly unstable just for the time being. Handle problems before they manage to take over, but give yourself frequent breaks if possible, and time to think, imagine, and reflect.

This is a strong month for putting your life back into balance, although it may not be until September that you know where you're headed. When Mercury stations on the 19th, be on the lookout for mistakes and misunderstandings, particularly in your dealings with others, and with negotiations and contracts. There is a general feeling of limbo now, but the impulsive Solar eclipse on the 11th can stimulate a sweeping decision. The desire to start fresh is strong, and putting an end to a stressful situation may seem to be the only option. Even so, it may be best to wait things out since new beginnings are not advisable through August. Plan and strategize for best results now.

From the 6th forward, you have a stronger desire to learn, entertain new ideas, expand your knowledge and experiences, and enjoy diverse or simply different activities. You can make beneficial connections in places of learning or while venturing beyond your usual routine. Intuition improves. You're attracted to others who share your open-mindedness, or who have an interesting perspective to offer you. There can be friendly competition now that stimulates you to do your best or to reach higher. Around the 7-8, there can be the beginning of new thinking on a relationship or your needs for one-on-one relating in general. You have a rare ability to see the dysfunctional elements of the past. This comes at an interesting time, just three days before the Solar Eclipse that occurs in your partnership sector, signaling new beginnings in the relationship department.

Mars has been retrograde and transiting your sign since June 26th, but on the 12th of August, Mars heads back into the sign of Capricorn where it will complete its final two weeks of retrograde motion. From the 12-27, you may be changing your approach to satisfying your spiritual and emotional needs. While you may be invariably preoccupied with private matters or concerns about the past, this is a time for better understanding your more complicated, buried drives and desires.

A Jupiter-Neptune influence that's been in and out of your life since last December comes together for the final time this month, and it's excellent for boosting your intuition at a most opportune time. Business, financial, and reputation matters can improve and develop in almost magical ways. You may be connecting with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their wisdom or faith in you, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. You can find your work or responsibilities more pleasant. This influence is also useful for boosting friendships. It sets you in the right frame of mind for the Full Moon on the 26th, when you become more aware of your money situation or resources and ideas for making improvements are excellent.

The Sun moves into your intimacy sector on the 23rd and then forms a grand trine two days later, putting you in a strong position to discover creative and practical ways to live, work, and settle in. Putting a problematic situation or long-term problem behind you can figure strongly now. There can be key improvements related to your emotional life, home, and finances.

Personal energy levels remain on the low side this month, but your desires become clearer at the end of August. From the 27th forward, once Mars has turned direct, you are less inclined to hold onto resentments, and while further inner work is necessary, it's clearer what that is now. Mars will continue to stay in the background, directing your attention behind the scenes for a while longer, but when Mars does re-enter your sign on September 10th, you'll be raring to go. This is a good time for self-improvement programs, volunteer work, and talking through problems with a trusted person in your life. Take decisions slowly and ease yourself back into action.

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Aquarius (Born January 31 to February 9) AND Aquarius Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Aquarius:

August 2018 Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me".

You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

Eclipse

A Solar Eclipse Occurs on August 11th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar seventh house, suggesting a new approach to dealing with others is in order. A new set-up in existing partnerships or a new relationship altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your one-to-one relationship skills. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on. You may also begin a consulting position or you could enjoy an increase in clients if you already work with people one-on-one.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 17th: 

Venus continues to move through your solar eighth house during this period. You are attracted to the deeper elements of relationships and social interactions now, rather than what you meet on the surface. Mysteries fascinate you and you could be looking for others' motives for doing and saying what they do. It's a good time to feel supported by others, whether it's financially or emotionally. It's also a strong cycle for discovering your own hidden talents as well as fascinating things about a partner.

From August 17th forward: 

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde until August 19th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications regarding intimate and financial matters, as well as communications with children or romantic partners, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. It's not a good time to file your taxes or apply for a loan. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything for the time being. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now either.

Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or your partner) focus on the choice of words instead of the meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, try not to over-react to what your partner has to say. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as adept at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to reflect upon your negotiation skills with the goal of improving them. Re-thinking a partnership arrangement is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mercury is direct from August 19th forward:

Mercury continues to transit your solar seventh house. You can be especially aware of your "audience" in your communications now, which tend to be diplomatic and respectful during this cycle. You may be encountering an especially chatty or communicative partner, or meeting youthful, talkative people.

At this time, you love to hear others' opinions and perspectives, and it's an excellent time to do so. Others can spur on your own thinking and decision making processes now, simply by offering another perspective. You are thinking a lot about others, a partner, and relating in general, and in some cases perhaps worrying over these things.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27:

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of communication, siblings, neighbors, acquaintances, and transportation. Communication or transportation might take a hit somehow, making it harder to get from point A to point B, for example, or involving missed meetings, delays and red tape, challenges with studies, or mechanical breakdowns. There can be frustration with self-expression or impatience with social niceties.

Until August 27th:

Occurring in your solar twelfth house during this period, your spirituality, private life, gut instincts, and intuition are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your hunches. Private affairs and solitary work might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. Trusting your gut instincts may become an issue. Vague fears and anxieties need to be dealt with. Obsession with private matters or concerns about the past could be part of the picture. Your desire nature can be rather complicated now, and it can be difficult to find direct routes to satisfaction. Old resentments, hurts, and waves of anger can resurface. There can be lowered vitality, likely due to emotional frustrations and exasperation. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now. This is a time for learning about how your mental health impacts your life.

Overview Horoscope:

August 2018 Aquarius Monthly Horoscope Summary: There is a stronger focus on companionship and your close relationships this month, dear Aquarius. It's the time of year when others' agendas and needs tend to come into the spotlight, and you're paying your relationships their due attention. You're also more inclined to seek out others' company, advice, and feedback. There can be some issues related to your independence that you're dealing with since Mars is also retrograde in your sign, and you've just experienced a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius that brought unacknowledged personal needs to the surface. It can be an important period for checking in with those feelings and desires that you've brushed off or left unfulfilled. Your ruler, Uranus, joins the rather sizeable retrograde club on the 7th, further pointing to some need for introspection.

Venus moves into harmony with your sign from the 6th forward, and is in its own terms, to boot, helping you attract positive attention. This transit improves your life in subtle ways. Until the 19th, you can be sorting out some feelings and frustrations about a person or relationship, after which matters slowly but surely straighten out. There can be distinct times most of the month when you can be feeling uncertain of your next step. Focusing on small jobs that need your attention can boost your mood. Perhaps a future move is now up in the air, or living conditions are slightly unstable just for the time being. Handle problems before they manage to take over, but give yourself frequent breaks if possible, and time to think, imagine, and reflect.

This is a strong month for putting your life back into balance, although it may not be until September that you know where you're headed. When Mercury stations on the 19th, be on the lookout for mistakes and misunderstandings, particularly in your dealings with others, and with negotiations and contracts. There is a general feeling of limbo now, but the impulsive Solar eclipse on the 11th can stimulate a sweeping decision. The desire to start fresh is strong, and putting an end to a stressful situation may seem to be the only option. Even so, it may be best to wait things out since new beginnings are not advisable through August. Plan and strategize for best results now.

From the 6th forward, you have a stronger desire to learn, entertain new ideas, expand your knowledge and experiences, and enjoy diverse or simply different activities. You can make beneficial connections in places of learning or while venturing beyond your usual routine. Intuition improves. You're attracted to others who share your open-mindedness, or who have an interesting perspective to offer you. There can be friendly competition now that stimulates you to do your best or to reach higher. Around the 7-8, there can be the beginning of new thinking on a relationship or your needs for one-on-one relating in general. You have a rare ability to see the dysfunctional elements of the past. This comes at an interesting time, just three days before the Solar Eclipse that occurs in your partnership sector, signaling new beginnings in the relationship department.

Mars has been retrograde and transiting your sign since June 26th, but on the 12th of August, Mars heads back into the sign of Capricorn where it will complete its final two weeks of retrograde motion. From the 12-27, you may be changing your approach to satisfying your spiritual and emotional needs. While you may be invariably preoccupied with private matters or concerns about the past, this is a time for better understanding your more complicated, buried drives and desires.

A Jupiter-Neptune influence that's been in and out of your life since last December comes together for the final time this month, and it's excellent for boosting your intuition at a most opportune time. Business, financial, and reputation matters can improve and develop in almost magical ways. You may be connecting with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their wisdom or faith in you, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. You can find your work or responsibilities more pleasant. This influence is also useful for boosting friendships. It sets you in the right frame of mind for the Full Moon on the 26th, when you become more aware of your money situation or resources and ideas for making improvements are excellent.

The Sun moves into your intimacy sector on the 23rd and then forms a grand trine two days later, putting you in a strong position to discover creative and practical ways to live, work, and settle in. Putting a problematic situation or long-term problem behind you can figure strongly now. There can be key improvements related to your emotional life, home, and finances.

Personal energy levels remain on the low side this month, but your desires become clearer at the end of August. From the 27th forward, once Mars has turned direct, you are less inclined to hold onto resentments, and while further inner work is necessary, it's clearer what that is now. Mars will continue to stay in the background, directing your attention behind the scenes for a while longer, but when Mars does re-enter your sign on September 10th, you'll be raring to go. This is a good time for self-improvement programs, volunteer work, and talking through problems with a trusted person in your life. Take decisions slowly and ease yourself back into action.

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Aquarius (Born February 10-19) and Aquarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Aquarius:

August 2018 Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until August 12th:

The Sun continues to spotlight your solar sixth house. This is a busy period that finds you tending to many different details of your daily existence--your work, various projects, organization around the home and office, your daily routines, and health matters. Your ego may be especially tied up in the work you do, so that you are proud and more creative than usual in your job. You may be in the position to take charge in your work, or to take charge of your health and diet. Sometimes this cycle relates to increased activities involving pets. You seek to perfect your skills or methods now, and you focus on the parts that make up the whole now in order to improve your daily life. As a result, you can be more critical than usual, but this process is necessary for you to sort out what works for you and what doesn't.

From August 12th forward:

The Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me".

You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

Eclipse

A Solar Eclipse Occurs on August 11th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar seventh house, suggesting a new approach to dealing with others is in order. A new set-up in existing partnerships or a new relationship altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your one-to-one relationship skills. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on. You may also begin a consulting position or you could enjoy an increase in clients if you already work with people one-on-one.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until August 28th: 

Venus continues to move through your solar eighth house during this period. You are attracted to the deeper elements of relationships and social interactions now, rather than what you meet on the surface. Mysteries fascinate you and you could be looking for others' motives for doing and saying what they do. It's a good time to feel supported by others, whether it's financially or emotionally. It's also a strong cycle for discovering your own hidden talents as well as fascinating things about a partner.

From August 28th forward: 

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde until August 19th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications regarding intimate and financial matters, as well as communications with children or romantic partners, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. It's not a good time to file your taxes or apply for a loan. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything for the time being. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now either.

Occurring in your solar sixth and seventh houses this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations, work, and one-on-one communications. Be as non- judgmental as you can with a partner and with co-workers. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do serious damage if you (or your partner) focus on words said instead of meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, do your best to be as non-judgmental as possible, and don't over-react to what your partner has to say either. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as good at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to improve your negotiation skills. Re-thinking a partnership or a job is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners, co-workers, and superiors, or take this time to re- examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

From August 31st forward: 

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of communication, siblings, neighbors, acquaintances, and transportation. Communication or transportation might take a hit somehow, making it harder to get from point A to point B, for example, or involving missed meetings, delays and red tape, challenges with studies, or mechanical breakdowns. There can be frustration with self-expression or impatience with social niceties.

Until August 27th:

Occurring in your solar twelfth house during this period, your spirituality, private life, gut instincts, and intuition are affected. Perhaps you are not as confident about your hunches. Private affairs and solitary work might need to be put on the back burner, or you could show less enthusiasm for them. Trusting your gut instincts may become an issue. Vague fears and anxieties need to be dealt with. Obsession with private matters or concerns about the past could be part of the picture. Your desire nature can be rather complicated now, and it can be difficult to find direct routes to satisfaction. Old resentments, hurts, and waves of anger can resurface. There can be lowered vitality, likely due to emotional frustrations and exasperation. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea now. This is a time for learning about how your mental health impacts your life.

From August 27th forward:

With Mars moving through your solar twelfth house, this is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing!

It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself.

Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

Overview Horoscope:

August 2018 Aquarius Monthly Horoscope Summary: There is a stronger focus on companionship and your close relationships this month, dear Aquarius. It's the time of year when others' agendas and needs tend to come into the spotlight, and you're paying your relationships their due attention. You're also more inclined to seek out others' company, advice, and feedback. There can be some issues related to your independence that you're dealing with since Mars is also retrograde in your sign, and you've just experienced a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius that brought unacknowledged personal needs to the surface. It can be an important period for checking in with those feelings and desires that you've brushed off or left unfulfilled. Your ruler, Uranus, joins the rather sizeable retrograde club on the 7th, further pointing to some need for introspection.

Venus moves into harmony with your sign from the 6th forward, and is in its own terms, to boot, helping you attract positive attention. This transit improves your life in subtle ways. Until the 19th, you can be sorting out some feelings and frustrations about a person or relationship, after which matters slowly but surely straighten out. There can be distinct times most of the month when you can be feeling uncertain of your next step. Focusing on small jobs that need your attention can boost your mood. Perhaps a future move is now up in the air, or living conditions are slightly unstable just for the time being. Handle problems before they manage to take over, but give yourself frequent breaks if possible, and time to think, imagine, and reflect.

This is a strong month for putting your life back into balance, although it may not be until September that you know where you're headed. When Mercury stations on the 19th, be on the lookout for mistakes and misunderstandings, particularly in your dealings with others, and with negotiations and contracts. There is a general feeling of limbo now, but the impulsive Solar eclipse on the 11th can stimulate a sweeping decision. The desire to start fresh is strong, and putting an end to a stressful situation may seem to be the only option. Even so, it may be best to wait things out since new beginnings are not advisable through August. Plan and strategize for best results now.

From the 6th forward, you have a stronger desire to learn, entertain new ideas, expand your knowledge and experiences, and enjoy diverse or simply different activities. You can make beneficial connections in places of learning or while venturing beyond your usual routine. Intuition improves. You're attracted to others who share your open-mindedness, or who have an interesting perspective to offer you. There can be friendly competition now that stimulates you to do your best or to reach higher. Around the 7-8, there can be the beginning of new thinking on a relationship or your needs for one-on-one relating in general. You have a rare ability to see the dysfunctional elements of the past. This comes at an interesting time, just three days before the Solar Eclipse that occurs in your partnership sector, signaling new beginnings in the relationship department.

Mars has been retrograde and transiting your sign since June 26th, but on the 12th of August, Mars heads back into the sign of Capricorn where it will complete its final two weeks of retrograde motion. From the 12-27, you may be changing your approach to satisfying your spiritual and emotional needs. While you may be invariably preoccupied with private matters or concerns about the past, this is a time for better understanding your more complicated, buried drives and desires.

A Jupiter-Neptune influence that's been in and out of your life since last December comes together for the final time this month, and it's excellent for boosting your intuition at a most opportune time. Business, financial, and reputation matters can improve and develop in almost magical ways. You may be connecting with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their wisdom or faith in you, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. You can find your work or responsibilities more pleasant. This influence is also useful for boosting friendships. It sets you in the right frame of mind for the Full Moon on the 26th, when you become more aware of your money situation or resources and ideas for making improvements are excellent.

The Sun moves into your intimacy sector on the 23rd and then forms a grand trine two days later, putting you in a strong position to discover creative and practical ways to live, work, and settle in. Putting a problematic situation or long-term problem behind you can figure strongly now. There can be key improvements related to your emotional life, home, and finances.

Personal energy levels remain on the low side this month, but your desires become clearer at the end of August. From the 27th forward, once Mars has turned direct, you are less inclined to hold onto resentments, and while further inner work is necessary, it's clearer what that is now. Mars will continue to stay in the background, directing your attention behind the scenes for a while longer, but when Mars does re-enter your sign on September 10th, you'll be raring to go. This is a good time for self-improvement programs, volunteer work, and talking through problems with a trusted person in your life. Take decisions slowly and ease yourself back into action.

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