August arrives in a haze of retrograde reflection and emotional sensitivity. Mercury continues its backward journey through Leo until August 11, stirring the stories we tell ourselves about worth, voice, and visibility. It’s less about speaking up and more about listening inward. What part of your identity is ready to be reclaimed — not for applause, but for authenticity?
Just days before, Venus stepped into Cancer on July 30, softening our relationships and drawing attention to emotional nourishment, ancestral memory, and the sacred spaces we call home. It’s a time to love gently, protect fiercely, and tend to what makes us feel safe enough to shine.
On August 6, Mars enters Libra, igniting a six-week journey where action must be weighed with grace. Here, movement becomes relational. Choices must consider the “we,” not just the “me.” This can bring beauty and tension — especially if you’ve been used to doing it all alone.
Then, on August 9, the Full Moon in Aquarius illuminates the sky with cool, visionary clarity. This lunation invites us to release anything — roles, beliefs, distractions — that keep us from offering our gifts to the collective. It’s a call to serve not from duty, but from inspired truth. Ask yourself: What am I willing to let go of so I can rise into my highest contribution?
Just two days later, on August 11, Mercury stations direct and Saturn sextiles Uranus, opening a powerful energetic portal. The tension between tradition and innovation begins to ease. We’re learning how structure and spontaneity can co-create when rooted in soul-aligned responsibility. If you’ve been craving change, this is the turning point. Trust what shakes loose — and honor what remains.
As the Sun enters Virgo on August 22, we step into sacred service. That same day, the New Moon in Virgo arrives, forming an inconjunct between Saturn and Neptune in Aries. The energy is subtle but strong — asking for devotion without perfection. Virgo reminds us that discipline is not about rigidity but about remembering what matters most. It’s a chance to reroute, to refine, to align your life with what you now know to be true.
On August 25, Venus enters Leo, reigniting the heart. Love gets louder. Beauty becomes bold. You may feel a renewed desire to be seen — not just for how you care, but for who you are. This is sacred visibility. Shine wisely.
And then, a rare and long-lasting alignment begins: Uranus sextiles Neptune from August 28 through November 20. This ethereal current can awaken inspired change, belief-driven movements, and divine creativity. Keep your heart open and your vision fluid — spirit is stirring the soil.
Finally, on August 31, Saturn retrogrades into Pisces, re-entering the mystical waters it’s been carving since 2023. Boundaries blur, but meaning deepens. This shift invites another layer of surrender. You are being asked to live your truth — not just conceptually, but vibrationally.
We are in the Virgo Mansion and the New Moon in Virgo on August 22 is more than just a celestial reset — it’s a chance to realign your life in a way that’s practical and powerful. But to truly harness this energy, you’ll want to look at what house Virgo rules in your birth chart — because that’s where the magic wants to unfold.
Is Virgo in your 2nd house? You might be called to clarify your values or restructure your finances.
In the 6th? A health shift or daily rhythm reboot may be stirring.
In the 10th? This could be a sacred moment to refine your career or step into greater purpose.
Each chart tells a different story — and Virgo’s presence brings an opportunity to ground your intentions with precision, purpose, and care.
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© Kathy Marie Austin 2025