Astrology Calendars

Monday, AUGUST 1

This morning’s Mercury-Neptune quincunx can challenge our decision-making confidence. We might waver with uncertainty, or we’re inclined to daydream at the expense of productivity and clear communication. There can be some mental disorganization to manage now.

However, something bigger is in play: Mars, Uranus, and the Moon’s true North Node align, and we attract people or lessons into our lives that encourage us to detach from traditions or conventions that keep us from growing. It’s an excellent time to make pivotal friendships or group connections. Our passions and interests can connect us with others.

At this time, life lessons are about developing self-sufficiency while concerning ourselves with bettering the world around us; that is, with others, the community, and society in mind. It can be about retraining ourselves to change our definition of comfort, abundance, luxury, security, and pleasure, perhaps in ways that also benefit the group or the planet as a whole. We are also especially aware of current values in society, and we can be excited about helping to shape them. Essentially, we are redefining what it means to be secure, comfortable, wealthy, or stable.

With Mars and Uranus together, we can experience a sudden desire to make things happen. In fact, it’s a powerful time for ridding ourselves of attachments that have been weighing us down–we’re letting change in. We’re bold and assertive, willing to experiment, and hyper-conscious of a need to act independently. The best way to harness this exciting but erratic energy is to act rather than react.

However, it can be challenging to know whether our impulses come from genuine desire or if we are rebelling against restrictions. We should watch for rash decisions and impatience, which can lead to accidents or other missteps. Anger or rebellion can be unexpected.

With these bodies in Taurus, there can be abrupt changes, choices, or decisions with money, valuables, possessions, ownership, and income, leading to a reshuffling of priorities or values. On a psychological level, this can be about boundaries, self-worth, and matters of respect.

Venus is moving into harmony with Mars, Uranus, and the Moon’s Nodes, helping soften the rougher edges of this energy. It’s a highly creative time.

The void Moon occurs from 6:29 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Libra the next day, Tuesday, August 2nd, at 12:06 AM EDT.

Tuesday, AUGUST 2

Transits this morning tend to play with our perceptions, and we can doubt ourselves or others.

However, Venus harmonizes with the True North Node of the Moon, Uranus, and Mars today, and we’re making exciting, motivating connections. Attractions seem to come on suddenly or quickly. We take a creative approach to our relationships and projects. These transits support flow and ease in close personal interactions without sacrificing engagement. We can make connections that prove fruitful and fortunate, and business relationships and pursuits can prosper. We might express our affections through our actions, and we can feel compelled to create something beautiful.

We are also more interactive and charming than usual. There can be infatuations, whims, gossip, and unexpected opportunities socially or financially. We have a greater need for self-expression and social excitement and a stronger desire to connect to and belong with others. We may be experimenting, improvising, and trying on new ways of relating to others and expressing ourselves.

The void Moon period continues only until the Moon enters Libra early today at 12:06 AM EDT.

Wednesday, AUGUST 3

The Moon spends the day in balanced, gracious Libra. Its square to Venus points to some restlessness or divided needs and wants. There could be clashes between our desire for familiarity and appetite for pleasure or companionship, for example. Our need to harmonize is strong with a Libra Moon, but it’s temporarily challenging. However, the Moon’s trine to Saturn is stabilizing. We find it easier to discipline ourselves. We’re connecting with our common sense, logic, and sense of responsibility.

Thursday, AUGUST 4

Mercury enters Virgo today, where it will transit until the 25th. During this cycle, we seek more precision in speech, thought, method, and process. Dealing with details is natural and comfortable. We need to be careful not to lose perspective if we find ourselves overly focused on the details.

We should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves too factually, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative. However, it’s an excellent time for organizing, sorting, and analyzing. We gravitate to useful information and enjoy helping others with our knowledge during this period.

Tonight, Mercury forms a minor square to Chiron, and insecurity might make it awkward for us to express ourselves naturally or flowingly. The Moon continues its transit of Libra until 7:47 AM EDT, when it moves into passionate, perceptive Scorpio.

The void Moon occurs from 2:20 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 7:47 AM EDT.

Mercury enters Virgo

Mercury is in Virgo from August 4-25, 2022. [Later, during Mercury’s retrograde, Mercury will return to Virgo from September 23-October 10, 2022.]

When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process are more important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical.

Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules (Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo). Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details, however.

While Mercury is in Virgo, we should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.

We gravitate to useful information, and we can enjoy helping others with our knowledge. It’s a time for analyzing and dissecting, but we need other influences to put the pieces together or to see the bigger picture as our confidence in so doing is not strong at this time. It’s a time of conservative thinking and a strong tendency to want facts and certainties.

While Mercury is in Virgo in 2022, it forms the following aspects:

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Aug 4, 2022 9:49 PM Mercury 1 Virgo 19 sesquiquadrate Chiron 16 Aries 19
• Aug 5, 2022 4:35 PM Mercury biquintile Jupiter
• Aug 5, 2022 9:37 PM Mercury biquintile Pluto
• Aug 9, 2022 9:06 AM Mercury 8 Virgo 30 quincunx Jupiter 8 Aries 30
• Aug 10, 2022 12:17 PM Mercury biquintile Chiron
• Aug 11, 2022 1:58 PM Mercury 11 Virgo 50 sesquiquadrate Pluto 26 Capricorn 50
• Aug 14, 2022 1:41 PM Mercury 16 Virgo 09 quincunx Chiron 16 Aries 09
• Aug 15, 2022 9:04 AM Mercury 17 Virgo 16 trine True Node 17 Taurus 16
• Aug 16, 2022 1:46 PM Mercury 18 Virgo 53 trine Uranus 18 Taurus 53
• Aug 18, 2022 3:06 PM Mercury 21 Virgo 36 quincunx Saturn 21 Aquarius 36
• Aug 21, 2022 3:40 AM Mercury 24 Virgo 44 opposition Neptune 24 Pisces 44
• Aug 22, 2022 5:58 PM Mercury 26 Virgo 36 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 36
• Aug 23, 2022 7:37 AM Mercury biquintile Saturn

Note that Mercury will return to Virgo from September 23-October 10. This is because Mercury turns retrograde in Libra on September 9th and then returns to Virgo on September 23rd:

• Sep 23, 2022 2:50 AM Sun 0 Libra 14 conjunction Mercury 0 Libra 14
• Sep 24, 2022 3:47 AM Mercury 29 Virgo 08 sesquiquadrate True Node 14 Taurus 08
• Sep 26, 2022 1:59 PM Mercury 26 Virgo 47 conjunction Venus 26 Virgo 47
• Sep 27, 2022 8:56 AM Mercury 26 Virgo 09 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 09
• Sep 29, 2022 12:50 AM Mercury biquintile Saturn
• Oct 4, 2022 11:40 PM Mercury biquintile Saturn
• Oct 6, 2022 11:55 PM Mercury 26 Virgo 07 trine Pluto 26 Capricorn 07
• Oct 9, 2022 12:56 PM Mercury 28 Virgo 30 sesquiquadrate True Node 13 Taurus 30

Friday, AUGUST 5

The Moon spends the day in Scorpio, and the First Quarter Moon occurs later morning. We’re inclined to scope out the hidden layers of any given situation with this transit. We can feel some pressure to reach our goals, and obstacles encountered now can motivate us into action.

A Venus-Saturn quincunx occurs midday, and we could feel torn between different desires, situations, or viewpoints. Or, the dilemma could be between pleasure and responsibility, and perhaps not able to fully appreciate or deal with either.

We could also feel pulled out of our routine later today, perhaps through a confrontation, unexpected change of plans, or a strong whim.

Saturday, AUGUST 6

The Sun’s parallel to Mars today strengthens our resolve and quickens our reactions. Our desires are strong, and we’re quick to act. This transit increases energy and enterprise. We’re self-willed, direct, and motivated, ready to stand up for what we want or believe. It’s a competitive influence, and it’s a time to be proactive while avoiding rashness.

The Moon continues its transit of Scorpio until 12:39 PM EDT, forming some harmonious aspects as it does, and we’re strategic, passionate, and wise. The Sagittarius Moon from 12:39 PM forward is enthusiastic, confident, and forward-looking.

The void Moon occurs from 7:24 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 12:39 PM EDT.

Sunday, AUGUST 7

Venus forms a trine to Neptune midday, and we trust others first before judging, preferring to cooperate, not compete. We see the very best in people now, taking the pressure off personal relationships. We’re also inclined to glamorize objects, situations, and pleasures. We prioritize spiritual and emotional concerns over material ones at this time. It’s easier to tap into our inner spiritual wisdom and draw on compassion. We’re also more attuned to the world of beauty, the arts, and the imagination.

However, Mars forms a square to Saturn this afternoon, and energies shift considerably. Ambitions and accomplishments are strong on our minds. There can be obstacles to surmount, and we could feel blocked from asserting ourselves or pursuing our desires. It’s a time to slow down and make adjustments and edits, as we may encounter resistance if we push ahead. It can seem like more effort than usual is required to complete tasks. We might deal with disapproval or a dip in confidence, and we should draw on patience and aim to develop our endurance.

It’s a better time for maintenance than it is for moving forward. We might recognize some of our limits and adjust our speed accordingly.

Monday, AUGUST 8

The Moon continues its transit of Sagittarius until 2:39 PM EDT, when it heads into Capricorn. While the Sagittarius Moon is exploratory, we can be quite determined, resolved, and goal-oriented with the Moon in Capricorn. We seek order and structure in our lives.

Still, the Sun forms a trine to Chiron, encouraging a holistic approach to problem-solving. There can be opportunities to learn, grow, and improve, mainly through spontaneity, self-assertion, and courage. With less concern about who’s right or wrong, we’re open to learning and growing. Our egos don’t get in the way, helping us make real progress. Fortunately, we’re putting our respect in the right places. The chance to find a sense of purpose or a “mission” can arise now, increasing our confidence.

However, as the day advances, we head toward a Venus-Pluto opposition, exact very early tomorrow. With this tense transit, we’re confronting areas of our lives where we might be holding onto something too tightly for fear of losing it. There can be confrontations or events that bring complicated feelings and fears to a head. It’s possible we make uncomfortable discoveries now, and while some of these can ultimately help us, we may be pushing too far for answers. We should watch for manipulative behavior that can arise from insecurities or fear of betrayal.

The void Moon occurs from 6:31 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 2:39 PM EDT.

Tuesday, AUGUST 9

Mercury forms a quincunx and Mars a semi-square to Jupiter today, and our estimates can be off. We might waver, unable to reach a wholly satisfying decision or conclusion, making it better to reserve judgment. It’s too easy to overestimate our abilities or underestimate the situation, or we might see-saw between alternatives. Whatever the case, it may be best to avoid jumping into something without planning, as necessary details are too easy to overlook at the moment.

The competitive feelings we might experience now can be stimulating and invigorating, but we may not get the timing or estimation of our capabilities right. It’s best to wait out sudden urges since they may not hold weight over time and make it a goal to manage disorganization. Helping with this is the Moon in Capricorn (all day). This transit favors order and structure.

Wednesday, AUGUST 10

The Moon continues to move through the sign of Capricorn until 2:46 PM EDT, when it enters Aquarius. The Aquarius Moon is fair-minded–we see all sides on a matter and can be more invested in our friendships, connections, and happiness goals. New techniques or options can emerge.

The Sun forms a square to the North Node of the Moon today and to Uranus tomorrow morning, pointing to some dissatisfaction and disagreement. We could be moving in directions counter to our growth, perhaps allowing matters of ego to work against us. Circumstances may take us out of our comfort zone with a jolt that feels disruptive and counter-productive at first glance.

The void Moon occurs from 12:40 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Venus), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 2:46 PM EDT.

Thursday, AUGUST 11

It’s an astrologically busy day. The Sun-Uranus square this morning can destabilize some parts of our lives temporarily, or it can highlight problem areas that already exist. Our strong desire for independence or to break the rules could impair our judgment. Changes we make now may feel out of character or abrupt. Disrupted routines and plans are likely, and while they can be unsettling at first, they can also encourage new approaches. Disruptions can pull up buried frustrations, which we should examine more closely. It can be a time to learn something new about ourselves. Nevertheless, we should watch for being irresponsible in our rebellions and guard against temperamental behavior and decision-making. A Mercury-Pluto challenge can complicate communications.

On the other hand, a Mars-Neptune sextile this afternoon encourages a more inspired or gentle approach to pursuing our desires. With this transit in force, we actively seek inspiration. Our intuitive guidance can be put to practical use, especially if it helps increase our sense of security. There can be the letting go of anger or a softening of the disposition now. We prefer to cooperate or go our own way than compete. We are also ready to act on our compassion, communicating our intentions through actions and gestures, and our intuition for making the right moves is strong. We might open up to unusual or alternative healing methods or the use of compassion and forgiveness for healing purposes. Creative arts can thrive.

Venus enters Leo today, and it will transit the sign until September 5th. During this transit, we take pride in love, and we’re generous with our money. It’s a warm-hearted, playful, expressive, and proud placement for Venus. During this transit, we tend to feed on attention, acknowledgment, validation, and adoration. We can have a high ego investment in our money, love life, children, or pastimes. It’s best to watch for extravagance and overstating our feelings only for effect.

A Full Moon occurs in Aquarius at 9:36 PM EDT, and it’s a time of culmination. The Leo Sun is proud and intensely individual–not content with only being one of the team. While also individualistic, the Aquarius Moon values independence and the team, community, and group spirit. With the Leo Sun in opposition to the Aquarius Moon, the Full Moon illuminates this conflict.

When a Full Moon occurs, there can be proclamations and outpours that can be raw. It also brings light to feelings, attitudes, and circumstances that have been buried or overlooked. It’s a time to awaken to the need for others or to answer to humanitarian impulses.

Venus enters Leo

Venus is in Leo from August 11-September 5, 2022.

Love is magnificent and grand while Venus is in Leo. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

The Venus-in-Leo cycle can be a good or profitable time for contests, lotteries, parties, recreation, drama, adornment, jewelry, costumes, art dealing, and all things golden. Genorosity and warmth contribute to our ability to draw in the right resources. We can have a strong desire to stand out and feel special during this period.

Aspects Venus makes while in Leo in 2022

This list excludes the Moon. The major aspect dates are in bold.

• Aug 12, 2022 7:23 AM Venus quintile Uranus
• Aug 18, 2022 4:03 AM Venus 8 Leo 02 trine Jupiter 8 Aries 02
• Aug 19, 2022 1:55 PM Venus 9 Leo 46 sesquiquadrate Neptune 24 Pisces 46
• Aug 22, 2022 12:12 PM Venus quintile Mars
• Aug 24, 2022 1:31 PM Venus 15 Leo 53 trine Chiron 15 Aries 53
• Aug 25, 2022 3:04 AM Venus 16 Leo 35 square True Node 16 Taurus 35
• Aug 26, 2022 6:12 PM Venus biquintile Neptune
• Aug 27, 2022 12:33 AM Venus 18 Leo 55 square Uranus 18 Taurus 55
• Aug 28, 2022 2:27 PM Venus 20 Leo 52 opposition Saturn 20 Aquarius 52
• Aug 29, 2022 2:29 PM Venus 22 Leo 06 sesquiquadrate Jupiter 7 Aries 06
• Aug 31, 2022 12:36 PM Venus 24 Leo 28 quincunx Neptune 24 Pisces 28
• Sep 2, 2022 2:33 AM Venus 26 Leo 25 quincunx Pluto 26 Capricorn 25

The Moon is Full in Aquarius on August 11, 2022, at 9:36 PM EDT.

Full Moon in Aquarius Chart: August 11, 2022

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Leo forms an opposition to the Moon in Aquarius. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 19 degrees and 21 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 15 to 23 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

The Leo Sun is proud and intensely individual–not content with simply being just one of the team. The Aquarius Moon, while individualistic as well, values independence and the team, community, and group spirit. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict.

When a Full Moon occurs, we can suddenly burst forth with proclamations and outpours that seem fresh and new, simply because they are not yet rationalized. In fact, a Full Moon illuminates feelings, attitudes, and circumstances that are already in existence.

This is a time of awakening to the need for others or to answer to humanitarian impulses.

This lunation connects with Saturn and is square Uranus, suggesting some stop-and-go energy connected to our realizations and epiphanies.

A chart with additional points is below:

Full Moon Chart (additional points)

Friday, AUGUST 12

The Moon continues its transit of Aquarius until 2:46 PM EDT. While we’re generally more objective with an Aquarius Moon, the Moon’s square to Mars this morning fires up our feelings and stirs up our need for action, activity, and challenges. With Venus quintile Uranus, we’re noticing and appreciating the more unique elements of people, situations, and projects today.

The Pisces Moon from 2:46 PM forward encourages us to connect with our imaginative, compassionate side. We might avoid confrontations or challenging situations with this Moon transit.

The void Moon occurs from 7:08 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mars), until the Moon enters Pisces at 2:46 PM EDT.

Saturday, AUGUST 13

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Pisces, and it’s a time to ease up just a little. The Pisces Moon is compassionate and spiritual and favors winding down and connecting with our intuition.

Even so, there can be some disconnect between our emotions and intellect with the Moon’s opposition to Mercury this afternoon. Minor disagreements, especially about sensitivity to feelings, are more likely now.

The Moon’s sextile to Uranus tonight helps us go with the flow, but we’re heading toward a Sun-Saturn opposition, exact tomorrow, and feeling restricted or blocked can figure strongly. While this tense energy doesn’t overrule the Moon-Uranus sextile, it can certainly overshadow it.

Sunday, AUGUST 14

The Sun opposes Saturn today, and we can experience a reality check related to our work, responsibilities, or the rules in general. Feelings of doubt, pessimism, or guilt may undermine our confidence until we make corrections. Feeling blocked, encountering obstacles to progress, and inhibitions are all possible under this influence.

While there can be a letdown, our efforts to measure up to expectations can ultimately increase confidence in our ability to be responsible for ourselves. Focusing too much on our feelings may not be very productive right now.

This is a time for reevaluating goals, considering the limits of time and energy. It can be a good time to develop real solutions to long-term problems and recognize the meaning behind recent restrictions or limitations. We might acknowledge the need to adopt a humbler, more mature, and possibly more conservative approach. We might also need to catch up on neglected duties or responsibilities.

A Mars-Pluto trine helps us make the best of our circumstances. We are in an excellent position to harness the power of desire and make it work for us. This transit helps us gain determination and a stronger feeling of purpose. We are willing to explore alternatives rather than fall back on the tried and true.

Not afraid of a challenge, it’s more important to us that we overcome obstacles. It’s excellent energy for reworking or overhauling a project. We are incredibly effective and possibly a little ruthless about getting rid of what we don’t need.

The void Moon occurs from 11:11 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aries at 4:44 PM EDT.

Monday, AUGUST 15

The Moon spends the day in assertive and straightforward Aries. A Mercury-Node trine this morning suggests that we may connect with information or people that/who encourage us to grow, improve, or move forward.

With a Sun-Jupiter sesquiquadrate later today, we want more from our lives. Channeled well, this transit enables us to make improvements, but otherwise can stir up restlessness and lead to over-indulgence, immoderation, or exaggeration. We should watch for overestimating our capabilities now since we may feel we can take on more than is reasonable.

Tuesday, AUGUST 16

Mercury’s trine to Uranus today encourages inventiveness. With this mind-opening aspect, we seek answers that aren’t the most obvious, and we can get to some exciting places on a mental level. We’re expressing ourselves in different or unique ways rather than falling back on old habits of thinking and communicating, and it’s successful. Conversations can be gently provocative, leading to new ideas and perspectives. Insights or creative ideas come suddenly, unexpectedly, and brilliantly.

The Moon transits straightforward Aries most of the day, entering Taurus at 10:24 PM EDT. With the Moon in harmony with the Sun this morning, we feel vital and confident. Optimism and enthusiasm propel us ahead.

The void Moon occurs from 4:19 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Taurus at 10:24 PM EDT.

Wednesday, AUGUST 17

The Sun forms a quincunx to Neptune, and we could feel that others are draining our energy, especially if it’s unclear what they want from us. We may feel 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.

Later today, with Venus heading into a trine to Jupiter, energy flows more smoothly. The Moon spends the day in down-to-earth Taurus, and a gentle approach makes the most sense today.

Thursday, AUGUST 18

This morning, the benefics Venus and Jupiter form a trine, generating friendly energy, encouraging our desire for the ideal, and lifting our spirits. It helps to both soften and strengthen us. We are big-hearted, and our feelings are big, begging expression. Gestures tend to be thoughtful, and we’re particularly hopeful, cheerful, and cooperative. It can be a somewhat lazy or self-indulgent time. Our tolerance for rudeness or crassness decreases. We are especially open and trusting of others, expecting the best, and both integrity and loyalty are favored.

However, this afternoon, a Mercury-Saturn quincunx occurs, pointing to some sensitivity to how others receive our ideas. Mental anxiety can interfere with making good, practical choices, and there can be communication challenges or mental blocks.