August 2024
August 2024. For many of you reading this will be your peak Summer month. It will be the month that you perhaps spend most time with family, the least time worrying about work. That we leave until September and Virgo season beckon us back into routine, structure and goals.
For now, i want this monthly overview to give you an opportunity to give back to you. Whether you are single, in a relationship, with many toddlers or older and retired, I want this month’s astrology overview to help you hold space to hear your heart, take a break from thinking too much. Which is why this monthly overview will intentionally be more atmospheric, perhaps more open, so you can fill in your own blanks. August is after all, for those of us in the northern hemisphere, our fodder month, the month before the harvest.
So what, i ask you, are you making space for? What is reaching a summer peak in your internal and external world?
Click below to listen to the audio version of August 2024 monthly forecast.
Monthly insights
Click below to listen to my thoughts on the energy for the month ahead & check out the calendar below for some key dates!
MARS in TAURUS
july 12th - august 26th 2024I want you to stay informed so you know how to maximise this Mars energy for your rising sign.
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ARIES
Mars in Taurus is moving through your 2nd house of income, savings and financial stability. It is also affecting your zone of intimacy, wealth and transformation, and has an 8th aspect on your house of spirituality and learning. There could be deep wisdom accessed now, as the 8th aspect is always one of transformation and rebirth. Your finances, and your personal transformation perhaps within intimacy or a romantic relationship are both your focus now.
TAURUS
Mars in your sign for the first time in two years is an exciting, invigorating transit, that also stirs up your home sector, your relationship sector, and your intimacy/wealth sector. This transit will give you a lot more physical energy, you might find that together with Jupiter in your sign, there are lots of new opportunities calling your attention. Be proactive, and notice how these sectors mentioned are showing up for you. What needs to be addressed?
GEMINI
Mars in Taurus transits your sleepy 12th house of spirituality, sex, and meditation, but also has aspects on your house of communication and courage, your work and health sector, and your relationship zone. You might feel more determined than ever now to use your voice and kickstart your own projects. This is a courageous transit for you, so be proactive in making changes to your health and daily routine to come out the other side feeling satisfied.
CANCER
Mars in Taurus is in your 11th house of friendships and networking, meanwhile it has an aspect on your financial savings zone, your house of love and romance, and your daily routine and health. This is a busy time for you, and Mars in Taurus should help you get out of your comfort zone and mingle with new faces. In terms of your money, this time until end of August should help you perfect and finesse your spending habits, and maybe even create a future plan for more wealth.
LEO
Leo this transit of Mars is in your 10th house of career, higher achievements and public reputation. This will also aspect your ascendant, meaning you'll feel more energised and driven than usual. Focus this energy and channel it wisely into projects that are important for you. This transit also impacts your home sector, and knowledge/romance sector of the heart and casual romance. Phew - lots to integrate! Stay active and away from things that could distract.
VIRGO
Mars in Taurus is bringing you the courage to learn something new, travel and get out of your comfort zone as it's in your 9th house of higher study and travel. It will also trigger your 12th house of expenses, sex and sleep, which might be areas that demand your attention. Mars in Taurus will also aspect your house of courage, your communication and has an 8th aspect on your home sector. This is also your emotional home, and the 8th aspect is one of transformation, so don't be surprised if you're working through some unexpected emotions during this time.
LIBRA
Mars in Taurus is sitting in your 8th house of wealth, intimacy and transformation. It will be affecting your zone of networking and friendships, making you bold and courageous, perhaps willing to meet new people. Don't be surprised if others seem intimidated, or better - impressed with your presence. This is good energy to conquer your financial world and figure out how to better save for the future. Your voice and communication might undergo a transformation during this time. Either you learn to speak up, or to be less argumentative and harsh in tone.
SCORPIO
Mars is your sign's ruler, and this time Mars is in your relationship and marriage house, stirring up some conflict, or simply the desire to solve all problems and fix things. Mars has a conquering aspect on your career zone, meaning you have good strength to take a risk in that department and pursue your goals confidently. Mars has an 8th transformative aspect on your financial and savings zone, meaning you could use this time to make deep changes to how you use your money, and how you plan for the future. There could be a radical change that you make related to finances, or simply to your abundance mindset.
SAGITTARIUS
Mars in Taurus is in your 6th house of work, health, daily routine, and has a conquering aspect on your travel and luck zone. These next couple months could be deeply transformative for you, as Mars has an 8th aspect, which is one of re-birth, on your sign - Sagittarius! This means the more you make proactive, healthy changes to your daily routine, diet and workouts, you might see surprisingly deeper results. Your sex life could undergo some changes, as Mars has an aspect on your zone of sleep and sex.
CAPRICORN
Mars in Taurus is in your 5th house of romance, knowledge and the heart, stirring up your desire to express yourself and feel more. This also has an impact on your intimate life, your internal emotional world and your sexuality. Your sleep could be disturbed, or your dreams could be revealing. What wants to be expressed that you would normally shy away from?
AQUARIUS
Mars in Taurus is in your 4th house of the home, your family, and has a conquering aspect on your relationships and marriage. The transformation is happening for you in your friendship circles, your network and your community. Who do you surround yourself with? If you feel restless or there is pent up energy within, channel it through activities at home like cooking, baking or more outdoor sports. Within all your 1-1 interactions, including for business, you will have the benefit of a strong Mars meaning you won't have to try hard to get your way. Watch for any hot headedness.
PISCES
Mars in Taurus is in your 3rd house of courage, expression and using your voice. This means you'll have extra confidence in speaking your feelings out loud during these months. For resolving conflict, or taking a stance, this is a very potent time. Just watch out for overpowering others in group dynamics. If an extra push from Mars is what you need now, trust that you have the support to be bold and say the thing you might normally push under the rug. Honesty is the best policy now. Mars in Taurus helps you conquer your work life and daily routine, so you should leave August feeling fit and on top of your responsibilities.
Key dates for the upcoming month…
Listen to the audio above for insights to the energy for the month ahead or scroll down to check out some of August’s key dates.
August Unique Energy Dates
04/08 - New Moon in Ashleesha Nakshtra (Cancer) this is a transformative, spiritual new moon that will help you evolve.
05/08 - The day after the New Moon - Mercury turns retrograde in Leo, and will stay retrograde until August 28th.
16/08 - Leo season officially begins in the Vedic calendar. This is a season ruled by the Sun. Step into your highest self. Shine.
19/08 - Full Moon in Dhanishta nakshatra! This is a Mars ruled nakshatra in the sign of Capricorn - a determined and driven Full Moon.
19/08 - On the same day as the Full Moon, Jupiter in Taurus squares Saturn in Aquarius. This, is a monumental moment when you have reached a turning point in your year. Jupiter is the planet of growth, Saturn is the solid, structure of your life. Imagine that for the past few months you have been going through puberty, and now, mid August, you reach a peak in the journey. Look at how far you have come.
27/08 - Mars enters Gemini for the first time in two years. It will stay in Mrigashirsha nakshatra until September 6th. You will receive Members Mars in Gemini Horoscopes for your rising sign. Stay tuned for this important cycle that goes all the way until 20th October! Mars in Gemini will bring you strength, focus and discipline in a particular area of your life.