The Astrology for August 2024

This month we have Mercury turning retrograde and Jupiter square to Saturn. This is a month relating to crisis of meaning. In the solar month of Leo, we become more focused upon self actualisation. So questions such as “Am I living in the manner that is the best fit for the person I wish to become? Is there meaning to my existence? And am I dealing with it in the best possible way?

On August 2 there is a sense of incompleteness. You may feel the urge to change something. To change your relationships in some way. The compulsion to be more honest at this time is likely to result in ruptures rather than reconciliations. On August 3 will be a relinquishing of personal desires and so sharing these ideas with you partner will help you both to navigate the space between you and so evolve ideas which until now have remained unstated. In order to work with this tension, if unbearable, then plan something different to do today and this will mitigate its impact.

On August 4 we have the New Moon in Leo. A low-key quieter time, good for connection with family and those closest. Or for self reflection with an inner urge to contain or change what you are currently attempting to do. This internal ‘spiritualising’ work influences the next few days with efforts directed toward improving your personal effectiveness..

On August 6, conflicts which play out will not end well. Here Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo. Over the next three weeks you may find fault with your life in some capacity but resist the urge to move, change jobs, emigrate or spend a lot of money. Instead, research alternative opportunities. Ask yourself, “what are the tangible results of my life?” At this time you will have more of a focus upon how to best utilise your resources; improve your health or do a period of fasting and cleansing; reorganise the bases of your life to improve your self efficiency. It can also be a time to evaluate your connections with the rest of the world and how you give service to your community. This also includes the work or job you do.

August 7 and 8 are more optimistic days where you have the capacity for deeper insights and more attuned to your intuition. You can mine deep treasure and so may come across some lucky finds. But the needs of the collective above your own feature strongly as well. This spills into August 9 and 10 with aspirations of being of service to others will serve you well when acted upon.

All of this may then leave you feeling at odds within yourself. On August 11 and 12, leading up to the First Quarter Moon in Scorpio, tests of courage are matched by the compulsion to overextend yourself with Mars conjunct Jupiter. A pride and stubbornness can encourage dramatic displays when your position, or beliefs, are challenged.

This Mars conjunct Jupiter extends into August 14, 15 and 16 but is met by Mercury inconjunct Pluto where there is a compulsion to surrender to other’s ideas. Later on August 15 comes feelings of inner attunement and peace with Chiron trine to the Sun, Moon and lastly Mercury.

On August 16 Mercury moves from Virgo back into Leo where questions relating to efficiency are challenged by a struggle for self acceptance forcing a refinement of your philosophical approach and where self doubt becomes more palpable.

From August 15, Mercury and Jupiter square Saturn. Apart from being an accident prone few days, this combination can bring a paralysis of self-will as well as great vulnerability. You are more easily influenced by others.

The Jupiter square to Saturn combination marks the beginning of a six month period where doubt challenges progress. It is a time of economic downturn, of self withdrawal and acting with great caution. The inability to defend oneself can lead to rash actions as well. This marks a time of questions around faith versus reason, a confounding of the truth behind ideals comes into sharper focus.

Mercury is square to Uranus on August 18 which will be mentally stimulating and restless. So beware of taking risks today as accidents can be likely. The theme of the busy mind continues onto August 19 with Mercury now conjunct the Sun. It is now the midpoint of Mercury retrograde and midway through its 116 day cycle. Up to now in the first half of the retrograde cycle you have been reviewing the past approximately 2 months and this has provided you with a stimulus to let go of the past. So this second half of the retrograde cycle is a stimulus to gather new resources which will aid your efficiency. There is a great urgency to act here but try not to prior to the conclusion of this retrograde period. As then there will be plenty of time to act upon your instincts.

On August 19 and 20 we have the influence of Venus over Saturn and Jupiter square combination. Questions around your subservience in relationships will arise if this is pertinent to you. Otherwise there is a consolidation of relationship. This time also marks a crisis of truth, with validation of the integrity of your relationships or a reminder of their shortcomings. With the Sun square to Uranus, it is imperative you get out of home today and do something different or unusual. Remain open to any inspirations that arise as it can feel like a call to act upon your dreams or else feel inhibited by self doubt or the crisis of having too many options.

August 20 marks the Full Moon with the opportunity to express your newfound truths. August 22 and 23 you will feel the urge to get out and be more social while Venus is square to Mars. August 23 is also when the Sun moves into Virgo and the focus then shifts to looking closer at your obligations, your work and the state of your health.

The last week of the month brings an easing of any tensions that may have been in the background. You may feel more clarity and confidence moving forward after this introspective time. Then August 26 marks the Third Quarter Moon with a resolution of your internal conflicts relating to your self efficacy. The Moon is coming towards the New Moon and seeking a sense of completion to move forward into the next cycle.

Venus is trine to Uranus on August 27 and so a good day to do something different. Routine will probably bore you. So get out and explore, do something different and stimulating with others. Mercury then moves forward on August 28 and so the pace will continue to quicken as Mercury picks up speed. You may also feel particularly sensitive with Venus opposing Neptune on August 28 and 29. Then fulfilment of pleasures and the desire for shopping will feature more strongly on August 29 and 30 with Venus trine to Pluto.

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