Add These Dates to your G-Cal:
- August 6: Venus enters Libra
- August 11: Mars enters Cancer
- August 12: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo
- August 17: Venus in Libra sextile Jupiter in Leo
- August 21: Venus in Libra opposite Saturn in Aries
- August 22: Sun enters Virgo
- August 25: Mercury enters Virgo
- August 27: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
- August 31: Venus Pre-Retrograde Shadow Period in Libra Begins
It’s time to say what you really mean, Gemini! The month begins with the Sun traveling through Leo, helping you reconnect with the power of your voice. You might reach your limit and need to share some of the feelings you’ve kept to yourself in order to keep the peace or keep others comfortable. Speaking up can set you free. The next few weeks you might also spend more time investing in ideas that excite you, negotiating contracts, learning new skills, or hanging out with siblings or BFFs! You’re feeling social and want to soak up new experiences as well.
You’re feeling full of life when Venus enters Libra on August 6. The next few weeks give you more confidence to take up space and pursue who and what interests you. Maybe you want to try a new dance class or sign up for a weekend workshop and learn how to do ceramics. Whatever creative spark has remained dormant–it’s time to explore it! Romance is also in the air and you’re feeling turned on by life and trying new things. Experimenting with your sexuality can lead to new experiences that inspire and shape the direction of your life!
Mars enters Cancer a few days later, on August 11, and you might be more stressed about money. Issues at work can come up that require you to set boundaries or stand up for what you’re worth. You might spend more time job hunting or maybe your expenses increase. Setting boundaries with your budget can reduce stress over the coming weeks. A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo on August 12 initiates a new conversation. What you share and things you learn from others can feel fated and change your perspective. You might also work with your own mindset in a new way and be ready to change old narratives you’ve told yourself. This energy is also great for learning new things and taking the risk and making the commitment to go back to school or pick up a new skill or hobby.
Conversations lead to luck on August 17 when Venus in Libra links up with Jupiter in Leo. This is the day to do some spellwork or speak your desires into existence. Your words carry weight and magic within them! You could hear a “yes” you’ve been waiting for or just feel particularly supported and understood by someone special. The energy is social and lighthearted, so make sure you have some fun. The Sun enters Virgo on August 22, putting you in a private mood. You want to spend more time at home or perhaps your family or close relationships are taking up more of your time and energy. You might also want to rearrange your living space, do a deep purge of your belongings, or feel more nostalgic than normal. Reflecting on the past can help set you free from cycles that no longer serve you.
Your intuition is off the chart when Mercury enters Virgo a few days later, on August 25. Your Ancestors are whispering to you and watching over you. This is a powerful time to learn more about your own ancestry or ancestral spiritual practices. You might also think more about patterns that you’ve picked up from primary caregivers and how they impact your daily life. A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on August 27 marks a profound career shift. Maybe you’re accepting a new job or leaving your field of work altogether. This could also coincide with making a major pivot or decision regarding your life path–your key relationships, personal goals you set for yourself, or embodying the person you’ve worked so hard on becoming.
The month wraps up with Venus entering its pre-retrograde shadow period in Libra on August 31, which could bring exes and old flames back into your world! You might also return to old hobbies or activities that you once enjoyed or temporarily feel like you’ve lost a creative spark. This can also be a joyful time to reconnect with the present moment and explore your pleasure and passions in new ways.
