Cancer August 2022

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Sara Podwall

Feeling the need to break away from the folks around you for a change? On August 1, energetic Mars overlaps with Uranus and generates a need for you to establish your independence from the groups you’re often involved in. Stay aware of what keeps you in the circles that don’t serve you. If it’s fear, plow through it with the help of this emboldening transit! A few days later on August 4, communication planet Mercury moves into Virgo. This movement encourages you to speak openly and clearly within your budding friendships, and own up to your opinions. Don’t just agree with someone because you’re afraid to rock the boat. Stand by what you believe.

Aesthetically inclined Venus moves into Leo on August 11 and encourages you to put some serious investments into play. What are you ready to spend (or even splurge) on now that you know will bring in long term rewards? The next day on August 12, the full moon in Aquarius lights up a zone of your sky that’s connected to difficult evolution and deep entanglements. What cycles are you breaking, and who are you moving on from right now? Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever.

On August 20, Mars moves into Gemini and stirs your subconscious in a major way. Your intuition is heightened around this time, in addition to the vividness of your dreams. Make sure you’re grounding yourself and practicing spiritual hygiene! When Mercury moves into Libra on August 26, you’re given an opportunity to check back in with folks in your inner world—your blood and chosen family. Call up people you’ve lost touch with recently. Finally, the new moon in Virgo on August 27 snaps you into focus by polishing your ability to see the details in matters of local travel and friendship.

Gemini August 2022

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Sara Podwall

Mars and Uranus form a bold connection as they cross paths in a mysterious and shadowy party of your sky on August 1. Is there a nasty habit or a pattern you’re trying to break free from? Now is your moment to identify what’s holding you back, and launch into attack mode to expel it from your life! Trusting your gut is as essential as ever around this time. Don’t be afraid to let go. On August 4, Mercury makes its move into Virgo and asks you to hunker down and tend to your intimate spaces and relationships—especially your home! Read into the vibe that your space is giving off and change it accordingly. Call up that cousin you’ve been meaning to get back in touch with, too!

Venus enters Leo on August 11 and recharges your flirty, social batteries. This lustful movement is ready to help you make new connections, and see where life takes you with them. The next day on August 12, the full moon in Aquarius brings pure excitement into your sky. This curious and unconventional lunation asks you to do something strange and new. Perhaps it’s time to get the gang together and switch up your usual social routines?

Mars enters Gemini on August 20 and puts you back into a place with your body that feels excitable and energetic. What tasks are you ready to complete that you finally have the spoons for? On August 26, Mercury switches into Libra and encourages some flirty and lusty communication to go down. Who are you trying to charm at the moment? Bat those eyelashes! Finally, the new moon in Virgo on August 27 brings subdued and pensive vibes into your zone of home comforts and family affairs. Use it to start fresh in defining your space, and grounding yourself.

Taurus August 2022

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Sara Podwall

How do you express yourself in ways that feel authentic to your soul? On August 1, Mars’ intense bond with rebel planet Uranus activates the part of your sky that helps you remember your unique quirks. Wear that risky outfit confidently, and identify what/who is the root of any self-consciousness that’s seeping in. Now isn’t the time to doubt yourself. August 4 marks Mercury’s move into logistic-lover Virgo who brings a helpful organizing hand to the creative projects you have going on. Ready to make a listicle of tasks to crack on with that will eventually make the canvas of your imagination come to life?

Venus enters Leo on August 11 and asks you to look at your home with new eyes! Redecorating might be in order during this time when your sense of aesthetics at home are given this boost. The next day on August 12, there’s a full moon in unconventional Aquarius that lights up your zone of career and public facing responsibilities. Use this lunation to manifest your own unique pathway in matters of work, and what your reputation is hinged upon.

Mars enters Gemini on August 20 and helps you make those manifestations come to life, given that this powerful planet is now moving through a work-focused area of your sky. On August 26, Mercury shifts once again into airy Libra and reinvigorates your desire for excitement in your routine, and playfulness in how you storytell. Learn some new adjectives! Be long-winded! Finally, the new moon in Virgo on August 27 is a lovely moment to sow the seeds for a new romance and/or artistic adventure. What are you eager to grow?

Aries August 2022

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Sara Podwall

On August 1, Mars crosses paths with freedom-seeker Uranus and brings up some frustrations you’ve been feeling in matters of work and finance. What’s keeping you stuck in a difficult fiscal cycle? Use this energy to brew the breakthrough brainstorm session you’ve been putting off lately. A few days later on August 4, Mercury moves into logic-loving earth sign Virgo! It’s time to attend to the fine details of your life, and manage the more meticulous matters of your physical health and self-care. This is a lovely chance to listen to what your body is telling you, and lose yourself in nature, too.

August 11 brings lustful Venus’ move into the bold flames of Leo, igniting a new passion in your sky. Whether this cosmic shift brings you into the arms of a new lover, or revamps your creative practice, let it inspire you to lean into what you like and love. The next day on August 12, the full moon in Aquarius illuminates your area of community and the dreams that keep you moving forward into the future. The unconventional energy of this lunation invites you to get in touch with people who inspire you, and embrace how you do things in a way that’s so uniquely you. Seek out that feeling of those who “just get it” and give you permission to be yourself.

Next, August 20 marks Mars entering chatty Gemini, causing your energy levels to elevate and become more devoted to how quickly you turn a phrase. Words are your best weapon! Your curiosities and excitement for debate in your partnerships takes on a new sense of importance when Mercury moves into Libra on August 26. Finally, your month rounds off with a serious and practical new moon in Virgo which asks you to start on a fresh page and restore your desire for routine and consistent rhythm.

Pisces July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sara Podwall

Once Mars enters Taurus on July 4, build rapport in your social networks so you can sell an idea. Mercury enters Cancer on the same day, encouraging creative self-expression. Life seems lighter and more playful over the next two weeks. The July 13 Capricorn full moon shakes up power dynamics amongst friends. You’ll now find out who appreciates your contributions to the group and who is threatened by your skills, talents, and vision.

Venus’ July 17 entrance to Cancer forecasts flirtations and love affairs! This is an excellent influence for dating, as you’ll meet people who are compatible with you on an emotional level. Your interests lie in developing new skill sets when Mercury enters Leo on July 19. However, wound-healer asteroid Chiron stations retrograde on the same day, suggesting the need to reframe insecurities you hold around knowing your worth. You may be holding onto trauma on principle, as if keeping the pain fresh in your mind will protect you from future hurt. Letting go of the past won’t leave you vulnerable—it is actually a mark of strength and courage.

The sun enters Leo on July 22, spotlighting work and routines in the month ahead. You may have the opportunity to show off your abilities by mentoring someone with less experience. During the July 28 Leo new moon, set intentions for streamlining your lifestyle in order to better live your truth. Commit to activities that light up and inspire you. Jupiter’s retrograde station on the same day signals the need to reign in excess spending. Life may seem less lucrative now. While earnings are stalled, consider where your money might be better spent on causes instead of curios.

Aquarius July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Sara Podwall

Mars’ July 4 entrance to Taurus stirs up conflict amongst family members. Funnel your energy into home improvement projects instead of arguments! Mercury enters Cancer on the same day, helping you concentrate on the details and manage routine business. If you have a health concern, consult a professional before blowing it out of proportion in your mind. Worry never solves the problem! The July 13 Capricorn full moon awakens material buried within your subconscious; perhaps a long-lost memory or creative idea. While these visions can prove healing, they might fade like a dream with the passage of time, so journal what comes up for you to avoid forgetting the lunar message.

Venus enters Cancer on July 17, signaling easy-going interactions with coworkers, and Mercury’s July 19 entrance to Leo aids you in finding common ground in partnerships. However, wound-healer asteroid Chiron’s retrograde station on the same day encourages you to challenge insecurities you hold regarding the authority of your voice and opinions. Remember, you don’t have to be correct all the time for others to take you seriously!

The sun enters Leo on July 22, spotlighting relationship dynamics in the month ahead. At this time, you’ll learn about yourself through your companions. Cooperation is key, and so is getting a little bit outside of your comfort zone. During the July 28 Leo new moon, set intentions for inviting in healthy alliances with people who love you for who you are. Jupiter stations retrograde on the same day, bursting some networking bubbles. Lucky breaks might dissolve, but this will reveal which opportunities for growth are legit, and which are built on false promises.

Capricorn July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sara Podwall

Mars’ July 4 entrance to Taurus amps up your sensual appetites and provides a surge of creative inspiration. Mercury slips into Cancer on the same day, helping you achieve compromise with partners. This influence improves your communication skills by balancing logic and reason with empathy. During the July 13 full moon in your sign, you might be accused of something unpleasant. Use tact to handle the problem instead of blowing it out of proportion!

Venus enters Cancer on July 17, forecasting harmony in matters of the heart. A romance that begins now would be one that prioritizes equality and negotiation over enacting power plays. Mercury’s July 19 entrance to Leo makes you investigative and analytical. This is a great opportunity to study your astrological placements for deeper insight into what makes you tick! Wound-healer asteroid Chiron stations retrograde on the same day, encouraging you to reframe stories you’ve internalized around your family and upbringing. Challenging what your role is “supposed” to be helps you to better trust your instincts.

The sun enters Leo on July 22, spotlighting intimacy in the month ahead. You’re more willing to dive beneath surface-level exchanges to problem-solve and achieve conflict resolution. During the July 28 Leo new moon, set intentions for self-mastery. What topics would you like to know more about? What strengths would you like to capitalize on? Jupiter stations retrograde on the same day, interrupting your sense of security at home. Rather than seeing this as a full-blown crisis, consider where you might be glossing over issues that require more than luck or good faith to resolve.

Sagittarius July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Sara Podwall

Mars’ July 4 entrance to Taurus makes you ambitious in your work. While you have the stamina needed to overcome challenges, avoid injuring yourself. Just because you are strong doesn’t mean you should push yourself to your physical limits to achieve success. Mercury’s entrance to Cancer on the same day finds you contemplating taboo subject matters. You’re in an investigative frame of mind now and occult, psychological, or supernatural topics could grab your attention.

The July 13 Capricorn full moon prompts possessive feelings. Is someone out to take your stuff? Watch where you go emotionally when you believe you’re under attack. This will reveal how to develop a better balance of giving and receiving in your intimate relationships. Venus enters Cancer on July 17, offering sexual intensity and romance—don’t be afraid to go deep with a partner! Mercury’s July 19 entrance to Leo stimulates a thirst for adventures and learning experiences. This influence highlights your storytelling abilities, just beware of falling into preachy territory.

Also on July 19, wound-healer asteroid Chiron stations retrograde, encouraging you to change the story you tell yourself about how much space you’re allowed to take up. You are worthy of joy! Fortunately, the sun’s July 22 entrance to Leo provides a lust for life in the month ahead. During the July 28 Leo new moon, set intentions for exploring new places and sharing your beliefs in public forums. On the same day, Jupiter stations retrograde, seemingly stalling a creative project. However, being forced to slow down reminds you to express yourself authentically, not grandstanding to impress the crowd.

Scorpio July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Sara Podwall

While Mars’ fighting spirit can make you feel entitled to get your way, its entrance to Taurus on July 4 encourages compromise. In partnerships, try to find common ground without framing everything as a “win” or a “loss”. Mercury enters Cancer on the same day, inspiring you to share your opinions and beliefs. Over the next two weeks, position yourself for lucky learning opportunities by appealing to others’ moral compasses. During the July 13 Capricorn full moon, information is revealed that prompts difficult emotions. Your first instinct could be to repress what is coming up for you. Instead of closing off, permit yourself to explore your feelings and allow them to transform the way you think.

After Venus enters Cancer on July 17, you might find yourself attracted to someone from a different background or meet a love interest on vacation! Mercury’s July 19 entrance to Leo turns your attention to business affairs. Use this influence to impress with your skills, getting your work into the public eye so it can be seen by the widest possible audience. However, wound-healer asteroid Chiron stations retrograde on the same day, asking you to reframe the way you perceive your capabilities. Consider how much you have to teach: putting aside your insecurities can aid another’s growth.

The sun enters Leo on July 22, shining a spotlight on your career in the month ahead. Set intentions for rising into a leadership position during the July 28 Leo new moon. Jupiter stations retrograde on the same day, prompting you to review if your labor is in line with your ethics. For the remainder of the year, find ways to work smarter, not harder.

Libra July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Sara Podwall

Mars’ entrance to Taurus on July 4 favors making some bold moves in intimate relationships. Your stamina and sex appeal makes you the object of someone’s desires. Just watch out for possessiveness and ego conflicts! On the same day, Mercury’s entrance to Cancer finds you busy managing career responsibilities. Superiors are interested in what you have to say. Remember that the best decisions will be made on instinct now, so follow your gut! The July 13 Capricorn full moon can reveal family secrets or expose repressed emotions.

Juggling professional and personal concerns can become a challenge, but keep in mind that whether at work or at home, you deserve respect for your labor. Fortunately, Venus enters Cancer on July 17, helping you make a good impression on your bosses. You might even earn a raise! Mercury’s July 19 entrance to Leo suggests collaborating with others on a matter that is dear to your heart. Your willingness to think outside of the box helps the team! Chiron stations retrograde on the same day, prompting you to reframe insecurities around hard lessons learned in love. Your romantic life might be rocky now, but that’s because you are learning to let go of certain unhealthy people-pleasing behaviors.

After the sun enters Leo on July 22, your chief desire is to spend time with friends, so during the July 28 Leo new moon, set intentions for networking with your community. Jupiter stations retrograde on the same day, causing you to reconsider what you want out of your partnerships. While this might seem to stall romantic bliss, you’re being prevented from jumping into something too fast, so you don’t sacrifice your priorities for another person.