August begins with an optimism bender. The month kicks off with not only the sun at home in Leo, but the moon, Venus and Mars also proudly taking up space in the lion’s den. This means it’s time to get in touch with our most innovative ideas. Mark your calendar especially for August 11th when Jupiter finally stations direct, and we can move forward on projects that probably slowed down, if not came to a startling halt, in April. We have until December to make the most of this expansive energy, so let’s not waste it. On the same day, Uranus stations retrograde until January 2020, reminding us to review the results of our recent experimentation.
If the new moon in Leo on July 31st asked, “What is our passion?” the full moon in Aquarius on August 15th responds with, “How can we share that passion?” Full moons are a time of needed culmination, and Aquarius is an especially social and altruistic sign, so it’s a great time to engage in both the most pleasurable and the most difficult parts of bringing people together. Each of our sparks of brilliance is needed in the wider community.
On the 18th, Mars enters meticulous Earth sign Virgo, followed by Venus on the 21st, the sun on the 23rd (happy birthday, Virgos!), and Mercury on the 29th. While planets in Leo express themselves flamboyantly, planets in Virgo express themselves fastidiously. With a new moon in Virgo on the 30th, this month that began in an inflated whirlwind ends on a note of confident care. Let’s use this lunation to set intentions for fall with practical creativity and uncompromising standards. Bless.