We are now at the peak of summertime when things start to pick up and materialize. We want to have fun, we seek new adventures and hone our chances of seeing successful outcomes. Let’s just get right into this monthly forecast for August 2019. 

At the start of August, we may feel an underlying drive to change limiting thought patterns that have been preventing us from expressing compassion and emotion towards ourselves and others. Saturn in Capricorn is approaching an exact conjunction to the South Node. This has been an ongoing aspect since April, giving us the opportunity to examine old structures and conditioning that shape who we are and the effects it has on us. We are being challenged to confront our fears, change destructive behaviors and bad habits, break free from the control of another and to learn to be more comfortable with expressing love to mankind.

By the second week of August, things seem to start moving in a completely different direction. August 11 will be a busy day for planetary activity. Mercury enters Leo that day, bringing more confidence to our way of thinking and communicating with others. The details aren’t as important as getting to the goal at this time; the bigger the goal, the more drive there is for getting to it. There is a great spirit of determination during this time. Also on that day Jupiter goes direct at 14°30′ Sagittarius after being retrograde for the last 4 months. Jupiter’s retrograde gave us all the opportunity to reflect on philosophy and the meaning of life. Have you discovered your purpose or do you feel close to finding it out? Jupiter going direct is the chance now to apply the insights you gained during the retrograde to your personal life. Another event occuring on the 11^th is Uranus going retrograde at 6°36′ Taurus. Uranus retrograde is a time to reflect on and embrace what makes us unique and different. During this time we can come to the realization that we’ve got a lot to offer the world through our talents and individuality.

On the 15^th of August, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Aquarius at 22°24′. This lunation is invigorated by 4 planets opposite to it, triggering some complicated emotions or a need to have more emotional freedom. And three days after that, on August 18^th Mars will enter Virgo putting an end to the Leo party, and buckling us down to being more organized, practical, self-disciplined, methodical, and responsible. We’ll be ready to roll our sleeves up and really get down to the nitty-gritty of details and concentrated work.

Lastly, the month comes to an end with the New Moon in Virgo at 6°, making close aspects to the Sun, Venus and Mars on that day. This New Moon at the end of the month will be good for finding the clarity we need going ahead and in planning for the following month of September.