HOROSCOPES AUGUST 2017
PLANETARY HIGHLIGHTS:
3rd Uranus turns retrograde in Aries until 3rd January
7th Astrological point of Lammas – Sun at 15 degrees of Leo
7th Full Moon in Aquarius – partial Lunar Eclipse
13th Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo until 5th September
21st New Moon in Leo – Total Solar Eclipse
22nd The Sun enters Virgo - Happy Birthday Virgo!
26th Saturn turns direct in Sagittarius
26th Venus enters Leo
31st Mercury retrogrades back into Leo
Aries ♈︎
The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on 7th will place a focus on your future plans bringing a reality check on what you can achieve and your true potential. Mercury, the Lord of communication, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and a past health or work issue may arise. The New Moon Solar eclipse in fellow fire sign Leo on 21st will occur in your creative zone. This is a perfect time to connect with a new project or vision that resonates more with your soul purpose but this will involve a letting go of something in order to make a fresh start.
Taurus ♉︎
The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on 7th will put you in the spotlight and you can receive the praise and recognition you deserve for your hard work. Mercury will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and this will be a good time to review a creative project and tweak it where necessary. Socially this is an ideal time for reconnecting with people from the past or catching up with friends you’ve not seen in a while. The New Moon Solar eclipse in fire sign Leo on 21st will bring opportunities for changes surrounding your home, living space or family dynamics.
Gemini ♊︎
The Full Moon Lunar eclipse will occur in fellow air sign Aquarius on 7th bringing your wander lust and sense of adventure to the surface. Mercury, the lord of communication and your planetary ruler, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September. This is a time for going back over old ground where a family issue is concerned and building bridges. The New Moon Solar eclipse on 21st in fire sign Leo will bring changes in your approach to communicating, writing and expressing yourself. This is time to let go of ideas and methods that no longer serve you to make way for fresher and bolder ideas.
Cancer ♋︎
The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on 7th will be quite intense and revealing where shared finances and resources are concerned and a detached approach will be advantageous. Mercury, the messenger, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and you will need to be aware of the potential for misunderstandings and misinterpretations. The New Moon Solar eclipse on 21st in fire sign Leo will provide a portal for change surrounding your earning potential and sense of security. This is the time to acknowledge old patterns and ways but let them go in order to embrace change and new possibilities.
Leo ♌︎
The Full Moon Lunar eclipse on 7th will occur in Aquarius, your opposite sign, on 7th. This will be quite an intense time when relationships may be put to the test but essentially this is all about balancing your needs with theirs. Mercury will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and this will be a good time to review and reorganise your finances. The New Moon Solar eclipse in your own sign on 21st will mark the start of a new cycle of personal growth and a time to let go of that which no longer serves its purpose in order to make way for new beginnings and potentials. Time for a new challenge and self- expansion.
Virgo ♍︎
The Full Moon Lunar eclipse on 7th will illuminate your work and health routine zone - the area that your sign rules over naturally. New information means you can analyse the situation here and draw conclusions to make positive changes. Mercury, the overseer of communication and your planetary ruler, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th Sept and you can reassess how to assert and present yourself. The New Moon Solar eclipse in Leo on 21st will mark a time to self-reflect and release limiting beliefs and doubts. This will provide a portal for you to move forward with your creative aspirations with renewed confidence and self-belief.
Libra ♎︎
The Full Moon Lunar eclipse on 7th will highlight the need for balance between the demands on you from others and time out for you to express yourself creatively. Mercury, the Lord of communication, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and this will mark a time for self- reflection and listening to your inner voice. Follow your intuition here where decision making is concerned. The New Moon and Solar eclipse in Leo on 21st will place a focus on achieving clarity of mind for you to analyse your present situation and guide yourself through to the next phase. The key here is to step away from the dramas of others and focus on your own path.
Scorpio ♏︎
The Full Moon lunar eclipse on 7th will occur in your home and family zone and you may be expected to take the lead in resolving an issue here. Mercury, the ruler of communication, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and this will be a great time for reconnecting with old friends, groups and colleagues from the past. The New Moon solar eclipse in Leo on 21st will hone in on your career and ambitions sector and this may bring a fresh start surrounding your work life. This is the time to showcase your natural talents. Reconnect and listen to your deeper self in order to make decisions based on your true needs instead of conforming to what others expect from you.
Sagittarius ♐︎
The Full Moon lunar eclipse on 7th may bring a revelation from a surprising source so keep an open mind and be prepared to change your opinion. Mercury, the ruler of communication, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and this will be an ideal time to review your career plans and revisit ambitions that have been put on the back burner. The New Moon Solar eclipse in Leo on 21st will occur in the zone your sign rules marking the start of a brand new cycle in self- growth and expansion. This magical energy is time to begin a new adventure, take a leap of faith and embark on big ideas and dreams.
Capricorn ♑︎
The Full Moon lunar eclipse on 7th will bring a feeling of renewed self-worth as you reap the rewards of your creative efforts and determination. Mercury, the ruler of communication, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September providing the opportunity to transform existing skills but using them in a new way with a different approach. The New Moon Solar eclipse in Leo on 21st will bring transformative changes surrounding intimate relationships and shared finance and resources. Ending and beginnings are topical here but these will ultimately bring a sense of freedom and renewed confidence moving forward.
Aquarius ♒︎
The Full Moon Lunar eclipse on 7th will occur in your own sign testing your beliefs and commitment to walking your own path and not the path others expect you to walk. Time to celebrate your Aquarian uniqueness and feel empowered. Mercury, the messenger, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September marking a period of reallocating and reorganising finances and possessions. The New Moon Solar eclipse on 21st will occur in your opposite sign of Leo and this will bring a fresh start where relationships are concerned. This will bring about beginnings and endings surrounding friendships and, romantic and business relationships in order for you to shed that which no longer serves you moving forward.
Pisces ♓︎
The Full Moon Lunar eclipse on 7th will occur in the sign before yours and this is an important time for you to use your intuition as your compass and guide more than ever. Re-establish a routine to stay in touch with your inner self whether that is meditating, writing, music or being surrounded by nature, reconnecting to your inner self is key. Mercury, the ruler of communication, will turn retrograde on 13th until 5th September and you can exchange your ideas and inner thoughts with your partner to obtain a different perspective. The New Moon Solar eclipse in Leo on 21st will be a magical time for you to pay special attention to the inspiration you receive and put hard work into what you feel devoted to and passionate about in order to manifest your dreams.
