AUGUST
Significant Dates in August
Sunday 1
Today the Sun is conjunct with Mercury. This conjunction often brings news of a trip or adventure, and very often brings direction in how to move forward. If you are looking for a way to progress today will bring you what you need.
The Moon is in Taurus bringing feelings of stability to material and emotional aspects of your life. This placement also enhances a love of life and all things sensual.
Monday 2
Today the Sun opposes Saturn highlighting issues around father figures. This is favourable time to make a commitment and financial decisions.
The Moon enters Gemini today making it easier for you to communicate how you feel and bringing out childlike qualities. A great time to feel like a kid again.
Tuesday 3
With Venus trining Uranus you can expect a surprise today!
Wednesday 4
Moon enters Cancer enhancing your feelings toward nurturing others and nurturing yourself. You may find yourself more aware of your emotional needs today and more compassionate toward others.
Thursday 5
The Sun trines Chiron today, the planet of wounds and healing, making this a positive day for focusing on your health and wellbeing, as well as good day to help others or get the help you need.
Saturday 7
Whenever Uranus is at play we can expect the unexpected. With the Sun squaring Uranus today it encourages us to look out of our comfort zone for solutions to our concerns.
The Moon enters Leo today bringing to the surface feelings of self worth and owning your place in the world. You have the confidence to lead.
Sunday 8
Mercury quincunxes Neptune today encouraging you to put yourself first! It also warns you to think before you speak!
With the new Moon in Leo it is a powerful day to manifest what you want for YOU! Be bold.
Tuesday 10
A great day for romance and the to indulge in the arts with Venus opposing Neptune.
The Moon enters Virgo today making it a great day to make plans and you may feel the urge to tackle practical matters.
Wednesday 11
Mercury opposes Jupiter today shaking things up in a new way, but not necessarily a bad one. Things from the past may spring to mind.
With the Moon entering Libra you find yourself craving harmony and balance.
Saturday 14
The energy is intense today with Venus quincunxing Jupiter and the Moon entering Scorpio. Double check your plans and don’t be scared to push past barriers today. This energy will help you along.
The transits of the next few days all centre on being clear with your plans and checking everything. Be assertive and avoid power struggles.
Monday 16
The Moon enters Sagittarius today giving you a new perspective on things and the desire to branch out and get things moving.
Wednesday 18
With the Moon entering Capricorn today you may feel that your plans are now becoming your reality. You can do it!
Thursday 19
Mercury and Mars both quincunx Chiron today giving you the ability to overcome any obstacles and the right words to say in any situation.
Friday 20
With the Moon entering Aquarius and Mercury conjunct with Mars you may feel the urge to rush into things. This conjunction also sees a time when people say “silly things”. Don’t take anything personally.
Saturday 21
Uranus goes into retrograde today and the Sun opposes Jupiter. Expect changes but avoid overreacting.
Sunday 22
A full Moon in Aquarius and Mars in trine with Uranus makes this a great time to focus on health and helping those in your community. Expect something out of the ordinary to happen today.
This full Moon is what is known as a double full Moon because it has occurred in Aquarius twice in the same year. This means that anything you have been avoiding is likely to come back even stronger now.
The Moon moves into Pisces in the evening bringing deeper feelings, dreams, and desires to the surface.
Monday 23
The Sun enters Virgo today making it a great day to be practical. Venus trines Saturn today making it a very positive time for romance to grow and for commitments to be made.
Wednesday 25
Mercury opposes Neptune making this an ideal time to take a trip or make that phone call you've been meaning to make, just be sure to plan first. It is a great day for romantic adventures.
The Moon enters Aries bringing out feelings of strength and determination today. You may even feel a renewed motivation for things that have been on the back burner.
Friday 27
The Moon enters Taurus. Beware of a tendency to indulge in too much food or drink over this weekend.
Sunday 29
With Venus quincunxing Uranus you may be in for another surprise. Don’t fall into any illusions that you can’t deal with any current circumstances. You can and you will.
Monday 30
The Moon enters Gemini and you may find yourself feeling lighter and wanting to open up more about what has been happening for you lately. A great time to connect with siblings.
Tuesday 31
With the Sun quincunx Saturn today, do the hard work and avoid any tendency to rebel. Doing the “right thing” will pay off.
Your Month Ahead
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
August is a great month for romance for you Aries. You will find yourself feeing more confident in expressing yourself and it will pay off for you in the love department. You will have the strength to overcome obstacles that arise from people disagreeing with you.
The middle of the month may find you daydreaming a lot and you may not have the desire to concentrate on day to day tasks. The good news is that your love life gets a major boost around this time and you can expect all matters in love to get serious. Just don’t fall into the trap of overthinking it all. Enjoy the ride.
As you move closer to the end of the month you will find yourself more productive, while noticing who your real friends are as you enter a fun zone. The month ends on a practical note. Time to get things done.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
As you enter a month of significant change, your home life will be your focus. This is a month when you will find yourself taking big steps to create the life you have always wanted. Remember that you are allowed to lead and you are allowed to make decisions.
You may see loved ones through rose coloured glasses until the middle of the month when you get to see who those closet to you really are. Focus on what you need and what you deserve.
From the mid to end of the month your creative and fun zones are enhanced making this a great time for social and artistic pursuits. Continuing from the energy at the beginning of the month you will want to aim higher than you have before. Reach for the stars. Love and fun will bring happy endings to a powerful month.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
If there was ever a month that encouraged you to speak up Gemini, this is it. Not only will you voice your opinions, but you may find that they change as this month shows you the truth of all things. Expect everything to become clearer.
There will be a period of feeling drained and particularly confused over work and career matters. Don’t pressure yourself to make decisions and ride this time out. To help you along your ability to flirt is heightened at this time, so focus on a little fun instead.
As you get to the end of the month, be mindful of your powerful voice not getting you into any unhealthy conflict. Speak your truth with diplomacy and tact. Feelings of frustration may bring on an urge to fight. On the upside, your urge to get out and travel will be fulfilled at this time. Horizons expand.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
As you enter August, you will feel that all of your hard work is finally paying off. This is a great month for you financially Caner. You will feel that you making progress and your dreams come closer to being your reality.
In the second week of August beware of not believing everything you hear and take things at face value. This will be a week of mixed messages and not a good time for you to make promises and commitments. By the 16th of August this period will be over and you instincts will be on point.
As you come to closer to the end of the month you will find yourself speaking up but remember to think before you speak. You are doing so well right now that you don’t want to bring it down. You end the month on a very powerful note, feeling unstoppable and showing the wilder side of your personality.
Leo (July 24 - August 23)
The first half of your birthday season will see you stepping into your own power and that may challenge some of those around you. You will find yourself stepping up to lead and feeling more assertive in what you want.
You may find yourself reluctant to spend in the second week of August and may feel some confusion or frustration around finances. Focus on your longterm goals to get you through this week.
By the 16th of August you will feel back to your old self and more flirtatious than usual. Decisions around money at this time will also be clearer and easier to make.
Relationships will be your main focus as you draw to the end of the month. Not only will you have a better understanding of your relationships but there is the real potential to enter into something deeper and long lasting. You will find yourself feeling calm and grounded.
Virgo (August 24 - September 23)
Virgo, August is a month of healing for you. This month brings you into spiritual alignment and heightened intuition. Trust you instincts and don’t dismiss things that arise from your subconscious. Meditating and journalling are very beneficial for you at this time. Don’t be scared to look inward and go deeper. While your relationship with yourself is a deep one this month, keep relationships others fun and light.
The middle of the month sees you focusing more on finances. Don’t let fears get the best of you. You are on the right track and you know what you are doing. Remember to trust those instincts.
As you come to the end of the month you are likely to feel extremely determined and motivated. You may also find yourself a little hotheaded. You would do well to direct this energy to productive pursuits. You will find much satisfaction in the areas of health and self care at this time.
Libra (September 24 - October 23)
The start of August will find you reaching out to and helping others in need. Your social circle will feel wider. This may leave you feeling quite drained and may even cause you to question how you are really feeling and what you really need. Remember to be kind to yourself and that it is ok for you to say no.
During the middle of the month you may find yourself feeling more attractive than usual on hand, and shocked by feelings you never knew you had on the other. Secrets may come to the surface. You are strong enough to face the truth of all things.
Social life and love life will get a boost as the month comes to a close but will then tone down again before the arrival of September. Make the most of this time and as the month ends take all the rest you need.
Scorpio (October 24 - November 22)
Your career will be your focus in August as opportunities open to you and your public image gets a boost. This is a time of success in your work zone and be conscious of not holding back to make others feel better. You deserve this.
You may have the urge to declutter your life and get rid of anything that no longer serves you. Your love life is also affected by this energy and you may find that romance is not blossoming the way you would like it to. Concerns and disappointments are likely in your love sector, although there is much to be gained from spending some time alone.
As the month comes to and end you will have a better understanding and acceptance of your feelings and may be inspired to enter into humanitarian pursuits. Your vision of what you want in your future will become clearer and this will brighten you. You will resolve conflicts and enter into a much more fun time socially in preparation for September.
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 20)
Adventure! Adventure! Adventure! This is a month of feeling spontaneous and finding new ways to have fun, and if anyone knows how to have fun Sagittarius it’s you. A great time for making meaningful memories.
Career worries may leave you feeling a little drained mid month. Enjoy the rest that this time gives you. You will be busy with work again soon enough. As the month draws to a close your ambition around career gets a huge boost and you can expect things to pick up again. Teamwork is positive for you at this time and will bring you the results you seek.
The end of the month is also great for meeting new people and for learning new things. Expansion of knowledge and stimulating conversation will help you to make fun of the practical approach you will now take toward your work and day to day tasks.
Capricorn (December 21 - January 20)
The first half of August will find you rethinking many aspects of your life, especially financial and romantic. You will look beyond your comfort zone to what you really want and you may find yourself taking chances you thought you never would. Don’t be scared to step away from what is safe if it draining your energy.
Communication, particularly in areas of romance are not favourable at this time. You may find it harder to get across what you want to say as there is opposition in this part of your chart. Misunderstandings are likely. Make a conscious effort to think before you speak and to really listen to what others are saying.
The end of the month takes you further away from your old comfort zone and into an exciting new one. It is all about excitement and adventure now and there is more clarity around financial matters at this time.
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)
This is a fantastic month for love and intimacy for you Aquarius. The kinds of relationships you have always wanted now become your reality. The middle of the month may find you questioning everything in matters of love, although by the end of the month you will back to soaring when it comes to romance.
The middle of the month will greet you with an emotional intensity that may make things appear darker than they are. Focusing on fun and adventure will help you to get through this time. It won’t last too long.
As the month comes to an end you will feel more self aware than you have before. Knowing who you are and what you want never felt so good. This is a time of transformation and for letting go of anything standing in your way.
Pisces (February 21 - March 20)
Pisces, this is your month to get things done. Productivity is your power now. It is likely that you will adopt new routines although they will work wonders for you. Just be sure to not burn yourself out and to take care of yourself.
The middle of the month may have you feeling that you don’t understand your partner or those close to you. Avoid the temptation to label things without understanding, and also be wary to not avoid facing red flags. Whilst it’s good to stay positive, don’t ignore warning signs. You are being moved into relationships that are deep and real.
The end of the month brings you love that is new or feels new. It’s like starting all over again and it is wonderful. You are safe to love and be loved. Intuition is heightened at this time and you will be more conscious of spending time with people who are good for you. Your love life and social life get a huge boost.
Elements and Modalities
Each of us share elements and modalities with two other star signs.
Earth signs are associated with security and stability.
Air signs are naturally skilled in communication and technology.
Fire signs thrive on action and challenge.
Water signs are intuitive, emotional, and sensitive.
Cardinal signs are great at starting things, and respond well to change and challenges.
Fixed signs are good at seeing things through, are committed, and dislike change.
Mutable signs are adaptable and flexible with a love of new experiences, change, and learning.
Fun Facts
An analysis of data from the FBI found that Cancers are the most frequently arrested of all signs.
A survey of 10 000 UK women found that Leos were twice as likely to go to the gym more than any other sign.
On the Forbes list of billionaires there are more Aries than any other sign.
An analysis of top athletes found that they had Aquarius as their Sun or Moon sign 21 percent of the time.
Taureans are more likely to be ticklish.
More people are born in mid September than any other time of the year.
Why Is Your Moon Sign Important?
While most of us are familiar with our Sun signs and the personality traits associated with them, the Moon has a big part to play in who we are. Where the Moon was positioned at the time of your birth influences your subconscious and your emotional self. How we feel is often dictated by our Moon Sign. (There are many websites and apps where you can get your natal chart for free or figure out your Moon sign. If you have any trouble finding yours please contact me at marykinginstitute@outlook.com.) To learn more about your emotional self, read your Moon sign below.
Moon in Aries
With your Moon in Aries you are impulsive and passionate. You react quickly and strongly to most things, although even though your temper may be quick to rise, you don’t hold a grudge and tend to get over things just as quickly, depending on the nature of your Sun sign. You can be impatient and tend to think first and act later.
You are loyal, courageous, and determined, and are willing to fight for those you love. You fall in love hard and fast and need somebody who is just as passionate as you but not controlling, but not a walk over either. Independence is important to you. You are the master of love at first sight.
You like your home to be simple and clutter free. You are often busy and need your environment to be easy to manage. You have an all or nothing mentality.
When it comes to work, you do well when you are the boss, although you don’t enjoy having to deal with the fine details. You are very driven and have the ability to stay motivated when most others can’t.
Moon in Taurus
This placement makes you extremely faithful. You have a great love of nature and the simple things in life, whilst also getting great joy from sensual experiences. You are patient and gentle and stability is very important to you. If your security is threatened, you act very quickly and defensively. The Moon is exalted in the sign of Taurus making this a very powerful placement.
When it comes to all the areas of your life, you are practical, loyal, and capable of putting in the hard work. You treat relationships with sensibility and often don’t understand why others get so dramatic. A partner who enjoys your desire for comfort food and comfort sex works well with you. Sensual pleasures tie in with your emotional health.
You are often drawn to homes that are surrounded by nature with a safe and loving feel to them. Practical careers suit you, and so do artistic and hands on pursuits.
Moon in Gemini
Moon in Gemini finds you thinking about your feelings more than most, with your head often ruling your heart. Independence and variety are important to you and you can get bored easily. You are easily recognised by your ability to come out with quick and witty responses. This makes you popular with others.
In relationships it is important for you to be with someone who is willing to talk and listen as much as you are. You aren’t quick to commit and a mental connection is essential for any potential partner. You are a master in the art of flirtation.
Home needs to be a bright place for you. Colours, modern tastes, and technology suit your emotional needs. Anywhere that enables you to change things up regularly works well for you.
Any careers in communication or environments where you get to meet a lot of people, suit you best.
Moon in Cancer
The Moon sits very comfortably in the sign of Cancer making you very protective and nurturing of those around you. This is also the most emotional placement of the Moon making you much more sensitive than most. You are often easily hurt and fear rejection, which can sometimes lead you to being manipulative.
You are romantic by nature and really need to feel connected to your partner. You need a partner who is equally nurturing and appreciative, and who understands your sensitivities.
Home life is very important to you and home needs to be a retreat and a place of comfort.You are sentimental and like to have family keepsakes in your possession. Family is important to you and your emotional health is better when supported by security in family life.
Financial security is a priority for you and you do well in careers where you can care for others.
Moon in Leo
With Moon in Leo you are a born leader. You naturally take over and tend to do so with a positive enthusiasm. You have a flair for the dramatic and always appear confident to those around you.
You are warm hearted and extravagant and love to spoil those you love with meaningful gifts and undying loyalty. In your relationships you need to be adored, and once you commit you are all in. You fall in love deeply and dramatically.
Your taste is extravagant and you like your home to impress. You love to entertain and home needs to be a fun place that you can be proud of. You aren’t a fan of household chores.
In career, you do best in any role that allows you to lead. You have natural managerial talent. You need to feel valued in your work and you need your salary to greatly reflect that more than most.
Moon in Virgo
This placement makes you very similar to those with a Moon in Gemini. When you feel threatened or nervous, you often become talkative and can be very good with words. You also have a tendency to analyse your emotions rather than feel them. You like to stay in control emotionally and are uncomfortable with emotional outbursts.
In your relationships you love being of service to those you care about. You are not quick to trust and approach your relationships from a practical stand point. A partner who can offer you a lot of reassurance, with realistic expectations, and one who is physically affectionate suits you well.
You like your home to be practical and well organised and it needs to be clean. You are likely to have a green thumb.
When it comes to work you have the highest standards of all the Moon signs and you are often a workaholic. You are not happy at work if you do not feel useful and productive.
Moon in Libra
With your Moon in Libra you are the peacemaker of the zodiac. You are naturally diplomatic and have the ability to see things from everybody’s point of view. You need harmony, beauty, and balance more than most. Any unpleasantness makes you uncomfortable and you rather your surroundings to be calm. You find it hard to make up your mind.
You are naturally charming and people are drawn to you. You are naturally romantic and can easily lose yourself in your lover. Relationships and marriage are extremely important to you and you are known for bringing out the best in your partner.
Home needs to be a place of beauty and you do not like to live alone. Music, art, and flowers are often found in your home and bring you emotional comfort.
Any careers involving justice or art suit you incredibly well. You are not driven by money, but more so by a cause or desire to do what is ‘right’.
Moon in Scorpio
This placement gives you a strong physical and emotional energy. You are extremely powerful and passionate and if pushed you are likely to over react. You often appear calm on the surface, although underneath your emotions are intense. You can be secretive and manipulative.
In relationships, your expectations are high. Partners are drawn to you because of your natural magnetism. You can be more jealous than most when it comes to love, although once you are committed in a relationship it is hard to find someone more caring and supportive than you.
Privacy is paramount to your home life. You have no problem cutting out of your life anyone who threatens this need. Throwing away things you don't need and spending time in the garden adds to your emotional stability.
Whilst you enjoy being powerful in your career you don’t necessarily seek the limelight. You do best in work that is meaningful and keeps you somewhat challenged.
Moon in Sagittarius
With your moon in Sagittarius you are known to be an extremist. You are a lot of fun and others love being in your company. You have cheerful and positive outlook and a great need for freedom. This can make you unreliable at times although it is hard for anyone to dislike you because of this.
Everything in life is an adventure for you and that includes relationships. You can fall in and out of love quickly. You aren’t quick to commit and like to keep your options open. You are warm and generous and can be too honest if there is such a thing. A partner that is adventurous and fun loving as you is a long term bet.
Not wanting to feel trapped your home often reflects a sense of freedom, whether it is in your financial arrangement or simply in having an open plan or a great view. Your home needs to be a place where you can have fun.
Being self employed works well for you as you need independence and flexibility with your work life more than most.
Moon in Capricorn
With this placement, you are cool, calm, and collected. You have no problem doing things on your own and are very helpful and supportive to those around you. You don’t appreciate others crossing your boundaries and need to feel respected.
In relationships you aren’t quick to let others know a lot about you or to trust them. You fear rejection more than most and you are not one for jumping in quickly. A partner who offers you stability, honesty, and affection is very appealing to you. When in love, you are an absolute rock for your beloved.
Home needs to be a place of security and privacy for you. You dislike change on the homefront, and are one of the best Moon signs for being able to live on your own.
You have a tendency to be a workaholic and do well in managerial roles. You have a natural mind for business and are willing to put in the work for long term growth.
Moon in Aquarius
With your Moon in Aquarius you love your freedom more than most. You have a great love of people and are a true humanitarian, although there are very few that you allow to get truly close to you. You are known to be magnetically attractive to others whilst at the same time being cool and distant. You have very strong ideals and you are highly individual.
In relationships you can appear detached and find it very easy to cut people out on move on rather quickly. A relationship that is unique to you is highly appealing. A partner who loves you for who you are, is open and honest, and does not try to control you is your ideal.
Home for you will have a touch of the unusual and unique. Whether it be through artworks, technology, furniture, or the structure itself, you are most comfortable in surroundings that are individual in style and reflect you.
You do well in any career that involves community or humanitarian causes. You are not driven by money and love the outdoors.
Moon in Pisces
You are sensitive and soulful. With your Moon in Pisces you are emotionally moved by everything you encounter. A song can bring you to tears. You are a dreamer and fairytales hold much appeal for you. You have the ability to feel everyone around you and this can often leave you feeling confused as you aren’t always sure who and what you are feeling. You are an emotional sponge.
You are extremely romantic and there is nothing you wouldn’t do for your beloved. Love is very important to you and you often put your partner on a pedestal. You are very intuitive and can usually feel your partner. You also have the ability to be manipulative.
Home has a magical feel for you and you like to change things up quite often. A garden that you can escape into is a must.
Intuition plays a big part in any work that you do. You are naturally artistic and creative and do very well in healing professions.
