The Leo new moon on August 4 ushers in new beginnings regarding your finances, private affairs, and personal boundaries. During this lunation, you may be taking on a new expense that you’re proud of, or paying off an outstanding debt. It’s a day when you’ll feel confident in your ability to handle any problems that come your way, while also implementing some new, supportive boundaries. How can you better advocate for yourself even when holding space for others? Now is the time to make your desires clear—nothing good ever comes from dimming your light.
On August 5, Mercury stations retrograde in detail-oriented Virgo, revising some of the belief systems and philosophies that you live by. During this period, you’ll find yourself seeking more information about the topics and studies that pique your interest. You may also be traveling or planning a trip during this period. It’s a fortunate time to broaden your mind, even if some of these efforts won’t be fully actualized until Mercury stations direct. By August 14, Mercury regresses into passionate Leo, prompting you to reassess your shared resources and financial obligations. How can your responsibilities better reflect what you’re capable of? From now until August 28, you’ll be reconsidering the problems you’re willing to solve, and the burdens you’re comfortable with taking on.
The Aquarius full moon by August 19 illuminates the current state of your personal resources, assets, and belongings. Now, you may find that your usual way of structuring your finances is shifting. While you’re typically a traditional person, you may now feel compelled to incorporate some new, innovative ideas into your spending habits. You may also receive a raise or reevaluate what you invest your time and energy into today.
By August 22, the sun shifts into analytical Virgo, bringing awareness to how you broaden your horizons through travel, spirituality, and education. As this season unfolds, you’ll be seeking insight from places you normally wouldn’t. You’ll still be striving to make sense of these new discoveries, but you’ll be feeling open to different walks of life, as well as different belief systems.