David Bowie in New York City, 1973. Photo by Lynn Goldsmith

AUGUST MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

August is a busy month with two full moons ( making it a blue moon month ) and a new moon. Venus is retrograde all month making it an aspect which dominates the month. It is also conjunct the new moon in Leo, providing lots of behind the scenes re-evaluations and re-assessments around relationships and personal values.

Mercury stations retrograde on 24 August in Virgo. As mercury rules and is exalted in Virgo, this will be a powerful transit. Expect the force to be strong with this one, allow more time for travel and cross check everything especially if its important paperwork. Expect the unexpected and go with the flow if challenges occur.

Below are the key dates with the monthly sign to sign write up focusing on the first two lunation’s due to the 50 word limit from Get It magazine who publish these horoscopes.

Full Moon in Aquarius – 2nd August at 9° Aquarius

New Moon in Leo conjunct Venus Retrograde – 16 August at 23° Leo

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo – 24 August at 21° Virgo

Full Moon in Pisces – 31 August at 8° Pisces

ARIES / ARIES RISING

The full moon on August 2^nd illuminates your social sector.  Jupiter is in aspect and supports  by asking if engagements are of value and uplifting. A new moon on August 16^th is more reflective, thanks to the new moon being conjunct a retrograde Venus. Your daily routine will throw opportunities for you to evaluate if these routines add value to your day-to-day experience?

TAURUS / TAURUS RISING

Having a full moon in your career and reputation sector August 2^nd offers recognition and an ability to envisage your next moves. Jupiter in aspect supports by offering confidence and enthusiasm. The new moon in Leo on August 16^th is a more low-key affair as you ponder and reflect on your relationships within the family sphere. Venus is retrograde, helping to re-align anything that needs repair.

GEMINI / GEMINI RISING

August 2^nd delivers a full moon in your travel and belief’s sector, illuminating new directions and inspires new initiatives around such topics. The new moon on August 16^th is a little more tempered as Venus is retrograde. Your schedule and local surroundings are a place of reflection as you question your relationship to them. Social media might require purging as you let go of those who are no longer value aligned.

CANCER / CANCER RISING

The full moon on August 2^nd in your resource sector illuminates what external resources are available to you. Jupiter in aspect pushes for you to open yourself up for more opportunity and optimism as you see what is at your disposal. The new moon on August 16^th is more subdued and reflective as Venus is retrograde in your income sector.  It’s a time of reflection around values and relationship to earned income.

LEO / LEO RISING

Having a full moon in your relationship sector illuminates relationship’s that bring joy and those that have lost its spark. August 2^nd is a time to breathe life into those relationships which have lost its spark. The new moon on August 16^th is a more private affair. Venus who is retrograde encourages, re-centering and re-evaluating your values and aesthetics of your personal identity.

VIRGO / VIRGO RISING

August 2^nd is a full moon in your daily routine sector. It illuminates opportunities to adjust or enhance your day-to-day experience for a more nourishing experience; both physically and mentally. The new moon on August 16^th is a reflective and private affair. It occurs in your soul and spirit sector, alongside Venus who is retrograde. Deep questions around value and relationships can lead to positive outcomes.

LIBRA / LIBRA RISING

Your pleasure and creative sector are activated August 2^nd  at this full moon. It draws your attention to what sets your spirit alight, sparking joy and pleasure. It reminds you of the importance to such things in life. The new moon on August 16 is quite different, Venus is retrograde and in aspect at the new moon. Reflections and re-assessing the values and friendships within your social groups offer deep insights.

SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING

Your family and home sector are illuminated at the full moon on August 2^nd. With Jupiter in aspect there is opportunity for growth and optimism, but some adjustments or changes maybe be required for best results. A new moon on August 16^th signifies a new beginning after some reflection and re-evaluation around values and relationship’s in your career sector, thanks to Venus who is retrograde.

SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING

August 2^nd is a full moon in your local surroundings and scheduling sector, having Jupiter your ruler in aspect, you may see opportunities to better enhance your experience of your local neighbourhood, appreciating what you have access to. The new moon on August 16^th is more reflective experience as you question your deepest held values and beliefs thanks to Venus being retrograde creating stillness and time to pause and reflect.

CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING

The full moon on August 2^nd in your income and possession sector highlight  recent gains or losses. Jupiter in aspect offers opportunity for growth and expansion through new found wisdom and lessons. August 16^th is a new moon conjunct Venus which is retrograde. It’s more reflective of shared resources, do your value systems truly align to those you share your greatest resources with ?

AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING

August 2^nd is a full moon in your identity and individuation sector, all eyes are on you. Jupiter in aspect offers an uplifting or enlightening scenarios. Be open to putting yourself out there at this lunation. The new moon in your relationship sector on August 16^th is a more reflective affair. Venus is retrograde and asks deep questions about your closest of confidents.

PISCES / PISCES RISING

Your spirit and soul sector is illuminated by the full moon on August 2^nd. Wisdom and new lessons are offered, as Jupiter the great teacher is in aspect. A great time to retreat and turn inward. The new moon on August 16^th is in your health and wellness sector. Venus is  retrograde at this time offering reflection and re-evaluation of your relationship to everyday health and wellness.