The Aquarius full moon on August 9 illuminates your desire for true independence, innovation, and autonomy. Today, you’ll be venturing into your own niche hobbies and interests, even if they distance you from your peers. You’ve always enjoyed maintaining a safe distance between yourself and others to preserve your perspective, and today, you’ll prioritize the things that distinguish you from others. Your differences are what make you stand out, and today, you’ll be standing out due to your ability to go against the grain.
On August 11, Mercury stations direct in authoritative Leo, bringing clarifying conversations to your romantic relationships and partnerships. If you’ve found it challenging to speak your mind or share your thoughts with a partner as of late, it should be easier to have these discussions. Just be mindful of being too prideful in conversations with others now, as Mercury begins to pick up speed. Voice your thoughts and feelings, but do so with the feelings of others also in mind.
Venus and Jupiter link up in nurturing Cancer on August 12, bringing pleasures and satisfaction to your daily routines and habits. Now, you’ll be finding fulfillment in the work that you do and the ways in which you care for your physical body. This transit also indicates that connections with coworkers or colleagues are being cultivated. You may also want to engage in healing-related work or service for others. Just be mindful not to overextend or spread yourself too thin now, especially in your work.
Virgo season begins on August 22, directing your attention toward your shared resources, finances, and intimate dealings with others. How are you maintaining a sense of structure and organization regarding your private matters and obligations? The Virgo new moon on August 23 brings this into further focus, asking that you re-evaluate what you want to take responsibility for. While this season may come with more serious revelations, it’ll allow you to better assess what you can realistically handle.