Astrology Calendars

Thursday, AUGUST 1

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Leo. A New Moon occurred in Leo last night, and energy for new beginnings is with us now. Venus forms a trine to Chiron and heads toward a square to Uranus. We may be opening our hearts to one another as we see the beauty in our imperfections. We’re open to new ways of interacting. However, Venus in Leo seeks constancy and personal presence in its interactions and pleasures, while Uranus challenges this with its drive for freedom and independence. Circumstances now can seem to pit freedom versus intimacy or closeness. We may be acting on whims, or we might experience sudden, unusual attractions, likely because of our fears that we’ll lose our independence. Or, we can be frustrated by others’ seeming indifference when we’d prefer to go all in.

The Moon aligns with Mars today, pointing to some impulsiveness. This aspect awakens emotional desire and stimulates a sense of urgency.

The Moon is void from 4:48 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mars), until the Moon enters Virgo tomorrow, Friday, August 2nd, at 9:20 AM EDT.

Friday, AUGUST 2

Venus perfects its square to Uranus this morning, presenting a potential challenge or struggle. Values and tastes may clash, and social activities may suffer as a result. Impulsive attractions to both people and material goods can lead us astray. Some instability, restlessness, and rebelliousness are possible in romantic relationships. Hold off on decision-making regarding finances, as there is a tendency to act on a whim rather than reason. We may only need a change of pace.

The Moon continues its transit of Leo until 9:20 AM EDT, after which the Moon enters Virgo. The Virgo Moon is particular, concerned, and responsible. We’re more focused on the details of our lives than the larger goals. This gives us the chance to manage essential tasks that help fortify and support our endeavors.

The Moon continues its void period until 9:20 AM when it enters Virgo.

Saturday, AUGUST 3

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Virgo, and we may feel compelled to set our affairs in order. We are putting communications, organizing, and producing in the forefront. Health and work take on greater importance. This morning, a minor square between Mars and Chiron suggests we can be touchy and quick to feel offended or overwhelmed. We can find it difficult to express our anger or desires in a direct, straightforward manner under this influence. Fear of being ineffective can undermine our confidence when it comes to doing new things. The Virgo Moon does help with clarity but not over-sensitivity.

Sunday, AUGUST 4

The Sun continues its transit of detail-oriented Virgo until 9:30 AM EDT, after which it transits Libra. With the Libra Moon, we’re looking for balance through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. The Mars-Pluto quincunx today can make it difficult to let go of problem areas, concerns, and frustrations, particularly if we’ve been holding onto anger. Resentment or competitive feelings can be operating just under the surface, and it can be challenging to know how to manage or express it adequately. A strong desire to prove ourselves may be at the root of confrontations and bull-headedness at this time. We might second-guess our first impulses. We should avoid the inclination to push our agendas or to go to great lengths to prove ourselves.

Later today, a Sun-Neptune biquintile makes it easier to find inspiration.

The Moon is void from 12:27 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mercury), until the Moon enters Libra at 9:30 AM EDT.

Monday, AUGUST 5

Emotions are somewhat complicated today, but we’re open to making improvements. The Moon in Libra is ready to compromise, negotiate, and consider the other side of a story. Its harmony with Venus, Jupiter, the Sun, and Mars motivates us to go after what we want, while its conflict with Saturn and Pluto suggest obstacles and worries are stumbling blocks.

A Mercury-Venus parallel promotes cooperation, diplomacy, and congeniality. With this connection and the Libra Moon, we’re particularly inclined to analyze our feelings and relationships.

Tuesday, AUGUST 6

We’re seeking harmony and favoring compassion today. The Moon continues its transit of Libra for almost half the day–until 11:31 AM EDT–after which it moves through the sign of Scorpio. The Libra Moon seeks balance, while the Moon in Scorpio seeks to transform and grow. With the Moon in Libra, we’re especially aware of the value of our relationships and all that comes with maintaining them–compromising, negotiating, graciousness, and balancing. With the Scorpio Moon, we’re deliberate, strategic, perceptive, and emotional.

We head towards a Sun-Jupiter trine, exact early tomorrow, which encourages a desire to grow, expand, improve, and impress. Whether it’s a business venture, friendship, attitude, self-improvement endeavor, or relationship, we want to bring it to the next level. Enthusiasm runs high, and cooperation comes easily. We might make grand gestures, show off a little, and rise above petty problems and differences.

The Moon is void from 3:36 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mercury), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 11:31 AM EDT.

Wednesday, AUGUST 7

While we’re generally feeling good with early day’s Sun-Jupiter trine, as the day advances, a Sun-Saturn quincunx comes into play. The desire to enjoy ourselves can clash with our material goals now. Doubts or lack of faith can slow us down and hinder our movements and initiatives. Even so, this can be a helpful process as we take a break from pushing ahead. We might now see the need to adjust our plans based on new responsibilities or a reality check. The Moon spends the day in Scorpio, and we’re inclined to scope out the hidden layers of any given situation.

Thursday, AUGUST 8

Today’s Venus-Jupiter trine stimulates friendly energy and our desire for the ideal, and it can lift our spirits. This aspect helps to both soften and strengthen us. We are big-hearted, and our feelings are big, begging expression. Gestures tend to be thoughtful and verbal. We’re hopeful, cheerful, and cooperative. This is a friendly and possibly lazy or self-indulgent time. Our tolerance for rudeness or crassness decreases. We are quick to find meaning in our social connections. We are especially open and trusting of others, expecting the best, and both integrity and loyalty are favored.

Even so, we’re heading toward a Venus-Saturn quincunx that is exact early tomorrow, bound to pull up realistic or material considerations. This influence can present a dilemma or difficulties feeling entirely at ease with others and making satisfying choices for entertainment or pleasure. It may leave us feeling torn between joy and responsibility, and perhaps not able to fully appreciate or deal with either. The Moon continues its transit of Scorpio until 4:35 PM EDT, after which it transits virtuous Sagittarius.

The Moon is void from 10:58 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 4:35 PM EDT.

Friday, AUGUST 9

The Venus-Saturn quincunx perfects this morning, and we can feel a bit awkward or anxious sharing our affections or following our social urges. There may be some hesitation, inhibitions, or social distancing now. While a balance is to be found between business and pleasure, it’s hard to know how to get there. The Moon spends the day in optimistic Sagittarius. It aligns with Jupiter, harmonizes with Venus, and approaches a trine to the Sun. These influences point to positive, to-the-point, but friendly interactions. There is a lively spirit now.

Saturday, AUGUST 10

The Sun forms a quincunx to Neptune today, and Venus will do the same tomorrow. We might feel that others are draining our energy, especially if it’s unclear what they want from us. Or, situations are similarly confusing. We can be feeling slightly off or out of sorts, and there can be difficulties concentrating or figuring out our next step. These things are more likely if we’ve neglected our spiritual needs, and it makes sense to slow down and adjust. Incorporating and recognizing the need for more imagination in our lives seems necessary now. The Moon spends another day in the sign of Sagittarius, contributing to a searching, perhaps restless, theme.

The Moon is void from 3:51 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Capricorn the next day, Sunday, August 11th, at 12:51 AM EDT.

Sunday, AUGUST 11

It’s an astrologically busy day. The Moon enters Capricorn–a practical, goal-oriented transit. Our desire to be efficient and useful increases. However, several influences point to some murkiness today. Mercury’s minor square to Jupiter early today suggests some tendency to blow a matter out of proportion.

Mercury enters Leo this afternoon. It first moved into Leo on June 26th, but later turned retrograde, retreating into Cancer, now re-entering the Fixed Fire sign. Mercury covers old ground and then leaves its post-retrograde shadow on the 15th. It will stay in Leo until August 29th. Our communications are more colorful, and we are more convincing and persuasive, exuding confidence when we speak or write, while Mercury is in Leo.

Two stations occur today. First, Jupiter turns direct after retrograde motion since April 10th.  Gradually over the coming weeks, matters ruled by Jupiter will move forward more straightforwardly. Our confidence in ourselves and the universe builds. Our faith and perspective expand. This direct turn can feel refreshing at a time when there is quite a bit of retrograde activity, in general.

Second, Uranus turns retrograde and will continue this apparent backward motion until January 10th, 2020. During this cycle, our desire to make changes in our lives turns inward. We are getting in touch with what it is that may be holding us back from living more spontaneously and authentically. We seem less rebellious, at least on the surface, and more inclined to follow the rules. This will be especially so after Saturn turns direct on September 18th, which will serve to highlight a more conservative approach to pursuing our goals. Today as the shift occurs, however, Uranian energy is more challenging, and we can experience some tension until we acclimatize to the energy.

A Venus-Neptune quincunx adds to the lack of clarity on this “shift” day. Uncertainty in Venus-ruled areas of life (romance, social life, pleasures, and finances) can be a theme. There can be some struggle between wanting to see things realistically and preferring to look the other way or nurture a fantasy. There can be some insecurity or doubts about others or our own feelings and perceptions.

The Moon is void until it enters Capricorn today at 12:51 AM EDT.

Jupiter now turns direct at 14° Sagittarius 30′ after several months of retrograde motion.

Mercury enters Leo

Mercury is in Leo from August 11-August 29, 2019. When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the more grand a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence. We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. We may not listen as well as we normally do under Mercury in Leo.

Mercury in Leo

Uranus now turns retrograde at 6° Taurus 36′.

Monday, AUGUST 12

The Moon spends the day in Capricorn and is a responsible and practical Moon. This transit helps to ground us, but also stimulates our ambitions. We crave results, preferring to see the reality of a situation. We are paying strong attention to our responsibilities and the structures in our lives. While the Moon aligns with heavyweight planets, Saturn and Pluto, it also harmonizes with Neptune today. This suggests there are opportunities to add personal, creative, and imaginative touches to our projects and pursuits.

The Moon is void from 6:12 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius the next day, Tuesday, August 13th at 11:36 AM EDT.

Tuesday, AUGUST 13

The day’s energies are complicated–highly creative in spots, but also a bit picky. The Sun and Venus head toward alignment, forming minor challenging aspects to both Chiron and Pluto. This is a time for reaching out and making connections, and for starting fresh in our relationships. We are re-awakened to the beauty of life around us. New energy invigorates our close relationships. The desire to strike a balance in our relationships or environment is a motivator now. There can be more graciousness, diplomacy, and charm expressed now, and perhaps some superficiality. While we are proud of our ability to get along with others now, there can be some misunderstandings. This is a time of adjustments and re-assessments in our relationships or social lives, or regarding our psychological development and growth. Unreasonable or irrational fears of loss or jealousy could emerge.

The Moon is void until it enters Aquarius today at 11:36 AM EDT.

Wednesday, AUGUST 14

The Moon transits Aquarius all day, and we’re more earnest, friendly, and principled than usual. Our interest in our social life, new ideas, and progress increases. We thrive on intellectual stimulation, change, and unusual or unconventional experiences. The Aquarius Moon forms a sextile to Jupiter in Sagittarius, and our enthusiasm and idealism increase. Friends, community, groups, causes, and happiness goals can be in stronger focus now. We’re inspired to improve and grow. A parallel between Mars and Uranus adds further freedom-seeking, spirited energy to the day.

Thursday, AUGUST 15

This morning’s Full Moon occurs in the sign of Aquarius with the Moon’s opposition to the Leo Sun. Emotions are strong, and areas of life that have we’ve overlooked or neglected can now come to our attention. This lunation illuminates feelings, attitudes, and circumstances. Awareness of the need for a connection to others, friends, a cause, community, or a group can be powerful. This Full Moon is closely aligned with Venus, suggesting our affections are very much involved with our emotional discoveries. Even so, it can be tough to be objective or even to see their influence.

Today’s Mercury-Chiron trine is helpful for communicating our feelings in constructive ways. There is good energy for discussing, or giving further thought to, sensitive topics. The Moon continues its transit of Aquarius most of the day, until 11:50 PM EDT when it enters Pisces.

The Moon is void from 9:03 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Mars), until the Moon enters Pisces at 11:50 PM EDT.

The Moon is Full in Aquarius on August 15, 2019, at 8:30 AM EDT.

Full Moon in Aquarius Chart: August 15, 2019

The Full Moon in Aquarius marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 22 degrees and 24 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 18 to 26 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Friday, AUGUST 16

Today’s Mercury-Uranus square stimulates our senses and can bring on sudden flashes of insight and fresh new ideas. However, there can be mental pressures experienced now. It can be difficult organizing our thoughts or dealing with routine matters under this influence. Tasks may be left undone or interrupted. We may be jumping ahead of ourselves in our communications. New information can surface that upsets the status quo, but it can also stimulate new thinking and perspectives.

A creative aspect between Mars and Chiron suggests gaining an advantage or edge through strategy, focus, and willingness to grow, learn, and think outside the box. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Pisces, pointing to the need for decompressing, winding down, and tapping into our intuition.

Saturday, AUGUST 17

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Pisces. The Mars-Saturn minor square today suggests we’re drawn to solving problems, but it can be challenging to find solutions right now. Our plans and efforts might meet with resistance. Circumstances seem to block our efforts to assert ourselves. Patience is necessary, although frustration is possible. Life can feel a little slow due to delays or restrictions.

However, the Pisces Moon, in alignment with Neptune, encourages our imagination. We’re inclined to adjust, help, and make sacrifices, and also to escape uncomfortable situations. We can have powerful dreams, ideas, fantasies, and insights.

The Moon is void from 6:35 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aries tomorrow, Sunday, August 18th, at 12:33 PM EDT.

Sunday, AUGUST 18

Mars enters the sign of Virgo today. Venus and the Sun will follow on the 21st and 23rd, and then Mercury will enter Virgo on the 29th! Mars is in Virgo until October 4th, and we have a passion for details and a need to do the right thing at just the right time. The satisfaction of a job well done is one of our greatest incentives now. We are more precise and concerned about our performance during this cycle. Jupiter semi-sextile Saturn can keep us in the middle or undecided on a matter. The Moon continues its transit of Pisces until 12:33 PM EDT, after which it transits Aries. The Aries Moon encourages us to start fresh or take on a new challenge.

The Moon ends its void period when it enters Aries at 12:33 PM EDT.

Mars enters Virgo

Mars is in Virgo from August 18-October 4 2019. In Virgo, Mars is somewhat of a workhorse. We have a passion for details, as well as a need to do the right thing at just the right time under this influence. The satisfaction of a job well done is one of your greatest incentives now. We are more precise and concerned about performance.

Mars in Virgo

Monday, AUGUST 19

With Jupiter semi-sextile Saturn today, we are attempting to feed our enthusiasm as well as our need for realism. However, we may spend too much time on the fence. This is not an ideal theme for the Aries Moon, which inclines us to be active, positive, and assertive. With the Moon in Aries all day, we’re seeking a fresh start–to be first or to start something new. Venus aligns with Juno, and we’re seeking equal, fair, and balanced connections. There can be a stronger inclination towards togetherness and sharing, creating harmony, and sharing power. We may gain an advantage in business or finances or by promoting peace.

Tuesday, AUGUST 20

While we have some highly creative problem-solving energy with us today, a Venus-Saturn sesquiquadrate suggests some reservations. We may be a little more guarded with our feelings or worried about our money under this influence. We’re not feeling especially natural, and our social confidence can decrease now. We might be seeing the less flattering side of people or relationships. Small obstacles or hurdles require patience. This is a better influence for working with details and ironing out problems than it is for bigger decision-making or planning. However, as the day advances, a Mercury-Jupiter trine comes into influence, opening our minds. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aries, supporting the Leo Sun and also helping to boost confidence and enthusiasm.

Wednesday, AUGUST 21

Mercury forms a quincunx to Saturn and a trine to Jupiter this morning. With Jupiter and Saturn semi-sextile, when we get a win, there seems to be a cost, but our hardships seem much more manageable! This combination can produce the energy of “two steps forward, one step back.” The Moon enters steady, deliberate Taurus very early in the day–at 12:37 AM.

Venus enters the sign of Virgo today, just days after Mars moved into the sign, and two days before the Sun will follow suit. Venus transits Virgo until September 14th, and we may be paying special attention to details. We may thoroughly enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done during this cycle. This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our loved ones. We should watch for a tendency to worry or fret.

The Moon is void from 12:07 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Taurus shortly thereafter, at 12:37 AM EDT.

Venus enters Virgo

Venus is in Virgo from August 21-September 14 2019. This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our lovers. Love needs to make sense and have a purpose with Venus in Virgo. Virgo is an Earth sign, which is sensual but also quite practical. Besides our romantic natures, what we decide to buy and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle is ruled by whether or not things make sense. We could easily feel guilty if we are too self-indulgent at this time. Rendering services to others can fill a need, and can be an expression of love. The shadow side of this position is being overly critical of our partners, picky, or worrisome.

Thursday, AUGUST 22

While the morning is good for clarity and openness to new ideas, as the day advances a Sun-Saturn minor square can close us up or narrow our focus. We may feel confined, limited, or restricted regarding our plans and self-expression. Mercury forms a quincunx to Neptune, casting an additional layer of uncertainty over the day. It can be difficult to draw upon intuition or to combine logic and intuition cohesively. Alternatively, the tendency to daydream can be high, and often at the expense of productivity and clear communication. The Moon spends the day in grounded Taurus.

The Moon is void from 5:32 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Friday, August 23rd, at 10:34 AM EDT.

Friday, AUGUST 23

The Sun enters Virgo this morning and will transit the Mutable Earth sign until September 23rd. Our focus shifts to the pieces of the puzzle–the details of our lives. It’s now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of daily living can free us from the unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business. It’s an ideal cycle in which to get organized, to do detail work, and to improve connections and communications on the job. Rediscovering the joy of our work, services, chores, and routines can be in focus in the month ahead.

The Moon ends its transit of Taurus at 10:34 AM EDT when it enters Gemini. Shortly after that, the Last Quarter Moon occurs with the Sun in very early Virgo in a square aspect to the Moon in very early Gemini. There can be new awareness now, and in the week ahead, we begin sorting out what works and what doesn’t work in our lives. This process is in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born once again. It’s not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which we conceived at the last New Moon. The Gemini Moon is interested, curious, and adaptable.

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Gemini today at 10:34 AM EDT.

Sun enters Virgo

Sun is in Virgo from August 23-September 23, 2019. Our focus shifts to the pieces of the puzzle–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Tending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business. This is an ideal time to get organized, to do detail work, and to improve communications on the job.

Sun in Virgo

Saturday, AUGUST 24

Venus aligns with Mars in the sign of Virgo today, heightening our feelings, which can feel pressing now. This transit generates warm, expressive, and lively energy. It can motivate us to do something creative or artistic. In some cases, this impulsive energy produces “love at first sight” scenarios. Venus is diplomatic, gentle, romantic, and sensitive, while Mars is more direct, confrontational, and assertive. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. While it’s likely of a pleasurably challenging kind, it’s not out of the question that it can be disruptive. We can be impulsive regarding our relationships, pleasure, or money. We may be bringing more creativity to the work we do or to the services we provide, or we’re seeking a new challenge.

A Mercury-Pluto quincunx also active today suggests difficulties digesting or accepting a matter, however. It can be challenging arriving at a conclusion without feeling like we’re missing out elsewhere. We might have a hard time getting our message across or coming to a decision/conclusion that feels right, or we trigger negative responses from others. The Moon spends the day in the sign of busy, curious Gemini.