Monthly Astrological Forecast : AUGUST 2022
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ARIES
No more excuses will be allowed to put off tasks, when Mercury enters Virgo on the 4th. He’ll help you roll up your sleeves and take care of business in a practical and no-nonsense manner. Both physical and mental projects can be tackled with gusto.
When Venus enters Leo on the 11th, she will aid Rams with children, establish more loving bonds with them. Unattached Aries can take a gamble with their heart and become a winner in love. Those in an established relationship will be inspired to spice-up things with dramatic touches.
The Aquarian Full Moon on the 11th beckons you to go more with the flow of life. Take a breather from the stress surrounding you. Contact friends and make time to spend with them. They’ve missed your exuberant spirit and will be glad to hear from you.
Your ruling planet Mars blasts into Gemini on the 20th. You’ll be over brimming with fantastic new ideas and wanting to share them with others. Aries in sales should score big with landing whopping accounts. Avoid getting into heated discussions because they can turn instantly into fiery arguments.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde in the sector ruling your personal finances. He won’t be turning direct until we’re well into January, so expect the totally unexpected in all monetary matters. Investments which you had little hope for, may reap extraordinary profits. Conversely, those which you anticipated high returns, may fizz into oblivion. Uranus promises a wild ride on the road to riches.
When Mercury enters Libra on the 25th, you can masterly wheel and deal with the best of them. Impasses stalling negotiations can be virtually shattered by your superb skills. Where matters of the heart are concerned, you can soothe over differences with your beloved.
The New Moon on the 27th in Virgo makes you restless with your job. If you feel there isn’t much of a future where you are, get your resume out to an expert headhunter. Rams who may have been mauling over getting a pet can find their perfect furry match. Why not look into adopting or even fostering one from a local rescue organization? You will be repaid many times over with total unconditional love.
TAURUS
With Mercury’s passage into Virgo on the 4th, your creative ideas will win a standing ovation. Don’t keep your ingenious thoughts to yourself. They can prove to be quite inspirational to others.
Your ruling planet Venus enters Leo on the 11th, and she smiles upon Bulls wanting to buy or sell property. If you’re looking to rent or lease, extremely attractive terms can be negotiated easily. Your fabulous taste will be rewarded, if purchasing items or furnishings for your home.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th focuses almost all of your attention on career. Self-employed Bulls should go on a massive PR blitz. The public will be intrigued and fascinated by you and any service or product you sell or represent. A gigantic spotlight at work will shine brightly on all the hard work which you do.
Fiery Mars transits into Gemini on the 20th. He ignites a fire under you to make more money. If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting a business on the side, get moving. Go over your investment portfolios and see if they should be tweaked for more substantial rewards.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Stifle any overwhelming urges to have any major changes done to your appearance. Otherwise, you may be horrified at the results. Uranus may also drive you to act too independently for your own good. Others may see your new-found unconventionality as very eccentric and not attractive.
Mercury enters Libra on the 25th, and an opportunity may present itself, where you can enhance your work skills. Your mind is ripe to absorb new techniques and to readily apply them to the projects at hand. His transit is excellent for improving communications between yourself and co-workers. However, don’t let idle chit-chat get in the way with completing assignments.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th can bring in an exciting romantic new lover. They will add a fresh element of exhilaration into your day-to-day existence. As a result, you can let down your guard and be more playful than ever before.
GEMINI
Your ruling planet Mercury enters Virgo on the 4th. His passage will sharpen your powers of recall and help you retrieve even the most obscure facts from your memory bank. You can communicate in both a rational and personable way to others.
Venus entering Leo on the 11th inspires you with the right words to say in all difficult situations. Your ability to negotiation deals, will have others practically eating out of your hands. Both written and verbally given presentations will impress top management.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th should eliminate any writing blocks, you may have been experiencing. Gemini students can easily breeze through assignments, considered too mentally complex before. Wordsmiths turn the right phrases and create masterpieces in the process.
Mars blazes into your sign on the 20th. He’ll give you a burst of super human energy, where you have the courage and strength to accomplish the seemingly impossible. However, guard against becoming too pushy and demanding instant action from others.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. So, it’s extremely important for you not to reveal secrets told to you in confidence by others. The temptation will be high to do so. However, you will lose another’s trust if you do and they may turn into a sworn enemy as a result.
Your ruler Mercury enters Libra on the 25th. Taking a course or reading extensively on financial speculation techniques, may help you land a bundle in the market. You’ll experience a greater sense of ease in communications and can readily get your brilliant ideas across to others.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th allows you to tap into a reservoir of deep personal strength welling up within yourself. Improvements can be made with not only with your physical home, but also relationships with family and relatives. Opportunities to bury the hatchet with others should be taken.
CANCER
Mercury enters Virgo on the 4th, and as a result, you may become too quick to jump to conclusions. Get all the facts before you voice your opinions or make impulsive decisions.
Venus enters Leo on the 11th and stability in a relationship tends to outweigh any other qualities a potential love interest could offer. Do be careful to not over spend, especially on unnecessary luxury items. Your lover may tend to be exceptionally generous with gifts.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th gives you the courage to clean up the closets of both your inner and outer life. Objects, which are of no longer any use, can be disposed of freely. People, who are detrimental to be in your sphere, are let go of too.
Mars transits into Gemini on the 20th, and he may try to tempt you into submitting proposals too early. Best to work on projects alone. Too many cooks can spoil the brew. Also, indiscreetly discussing them with someone, who turns out to be unscrupulous, can get them stolen.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. He may shake up your relationships with close buddies. You may start to see some of them through new eyes and the view may not be that all attractive. Ones, who you thought were totally dependable, may leave you to fend for yourself during difficult straights. Causes, which you felt fervently about, reveal themselves to be fraudulent.
When Mercury enters Libra on the 25th, try letting down your famous shell a little. You’ll find close ties can be immeasurably strengthened if you share your deep emotions and feelings with them. Revealing your soft side will be to your benefit.
Crabs are notorious for taking their time before making a decision. However, the New Moon in Virgo on the 27th helps you make quick but intelligent judgements on which courses to follow. Those with siblings may find themselves more involved in their lives.
LEO
When Mercury starts his passage through Virgo on the 4th, your head will be screwed on tight and able to make logical financial decisions. Review your expenditures and investments to achieve greater fiscal growth. Even little tweaks with incidentals and savings can lead to sound future rewards.
Venus enters your sign on the 11th and makes you the cat’s meow. Others will instantly fall under your spell. Without lifting a paw, others will gladly do your bidding.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th turns your attention away from your concerns to your partner’s. If you’ve been too focused on yourself and not enough on them, there may be trouble in paradise. Spend time with them and concentrate all your energies on making them happy.
Mars enters Gemini on the 20th, and friends come knocking on your door for help. Being magnanimous, you instantly jump in to help. Your strong managerial skills will also be called upon to sort out group projects which others are overwhelmed by.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. The retrograde may fill you with renewed discontent regarding your status in life. The itch to start your own business will be impossible to ignore. Try not to let your disgruntlement get out of control and ruin your job in the process. Management at work may again go through one or more unexpected changes of the guard.
On the 25th, Mercury transits into Libra making you a wiz at multi-tasking. Some last-minute trips or phone communications may be necessary to finalize important deals. Logic and reason will prevail in your approach to making crucial decisions.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th brings in new undreamed of financial opportunities. Taking a gamble now by following your intuition can result in a large commission or bonus.
VIRGO
Your ruling planet Mercury enters your sign on the 4th. He’ll make you exceedingly mentally sharp with the ability to focus like a laser beam on important projects. Never one to dodge duties, you’ll live up to your Virgo reputation of being the hardest working sign in the zodiac.
Venus enters Leo on the 11th and may make you attracted to the wrong type of candidate for your heart. Those who are burdened down with excessive problems or too needy should be avoided. They will not magically turn their lives around and you will be totally drained by the time the affair ends. Instead look for love with someone who can offer you a strong soul connection.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th may find you uncharacteristically having to scramble in order to meet unfinished deadlines at work. The pressure may seem unbearable but the rewards will be huge if you get it all done and on time.
Mars blazes into Gemini on the 20th and transforms you into a dynamo at work. Succeeding professionally will be your utmost focus in the weeks to come. However, try not to step on toes in your race up the corporate ladder.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. Virgo students may become unsure if they’re taking the right major or should even be in school. It might become increasingly difficult to stay focused on formal studies. Expect the unexpected with travel. Trips may have to be cancelled, rescheduled, or even booked at the last minute.
With your ruling planet Mercury entering Libra on the 25th, you will see finances through the eyes of practicality. You’ll look for the best buy when making purchases and even wrangle a better deal if need be. Money spent on educational matters will be well spent.
The New Moon in your sign on the 27th ushers in an exciting phase of new beginnings. Make the changes which you have been pondering over for months. Exciting opportunities will appear. Taking advantage of them can alter your life’s direction for the better.
LIBRA
With Mercury entering Virgo on the 4th, the best counsel you can get is your own. Your intuition will be strong and better equipped to fret out answers than seeking them from others.
Venus enters Leo on the 11th and unattached Libra’s should finally let their friends fix them up. If their candidate doesn’t meet your expectations, they may have a friend who does. Libras in a relationship should find a greater sense of mental rapport with their beloved.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th shines a bright light on all relationship issues. Try not to be uncharacteristically overly sensitive and blow things out of context. By staying calm, you both can sort things out and revive your bond.
Mars transits into Gemini on the 20th, and you can become too opinionated for your own good. Best to steer clear of discussions over cherished principles. They can quickly turn into heated arguments.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. He can turn your finances into a wild roller coaster ride. Old debts can be paid off. However, new ones can unexpectedly spring up in their place. Matters which you assumed were ironed out with your partner concerning finances, rear their ugly head again.
With Mercury entering your sign on the 25th, your mind will become razor sharp. Others will be greatly impressed with your mental abilities. You’ll be able to articulate your personal feelings and intimate impressions with tremendous clarity and vision. Keep your bags packed for an unexpected trip or two.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th should enhance your psychic and intuitive abilities. Your sleep may be full of many almost prophetic dreams. Following their advice can lead to future successes. Do be careful to keep your visions to yourself if they are to materialize.
SCORPIO
Mercury transits into Virgo on the 4th. Use his passage to review your hopes, wishes and innermost dreams for the future. You can’t get to the right place, unless you know precisely where it is you want to go.
Venus enters Leo on the 11th and especially smiles upon Scorpions professionally involved in the beauty or artistic fields. Management will find your style at work very professional in handling difficult situations with others. Don’t be shy in pointing out your plusses to them and in asking for a raise or promotion.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th may force you to settle some misunderstandings which might have developed unknowingly with relatives. Due to a heavy workload demanding your attention, they may have felt overlooked. Try to soothe their ruffled feathers by planning some family time with impromptu get-togethers.
When your co-ruling planet Mars enters Gemini on the 20th, you may become too quick to go hog wild with your credit card. Try not to rack up debt from impulse buying. Use his energies instead to formulate a battle plan on ways to save money.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. He’ll bring choppy waters to your relationship. Either one of you may start to need more space and freedom. If it’s your lover and you want to keep them, let them have it. To do otherwise will destroy what you have. If it’s you, ask yourself if fooling around is worth losing what you have.
Mercury transits into Libra on the 25th and increases your inborn abilities to psychologically figure someone out in the blink of your eagle eye. Their true motivations will be laid bare. However, keep your judgements about them to yourself. Now is not the time to show your cards. Play them close to the chest and be the winner.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th is a fortunate time to seek ways of enlarging your circle of friends. Close ties established under these lunar rays will prove to be strong allies in the future. There will be a mutually beneficial flow between you and them.
SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarians are famously known for their unbridled sense of candor. However, when Mercury enters Virgo on the 4th, keep it in check on the job. What you say and how you say it, will be scrutinized by management.
Venus entering Leo on the 11th is auspicious for those who have finished manuscripts. Publishers should be clamoring for you to write more. Presentations and talks given under Venus’s vibes will grace you with an appreciative audience. For Archers looking for love, try a trip to an exotic locale. Those who are married should go on a second honeymoon to rekindle the flames of passion.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th may make you too emotional in speech and writing to get your points across in an effective manner. Wait with responding to texts, emails, and phone calls until you have a better control over your feelings. Otherwise, you may damage an important relationship.
Mars enters Gemini on the 20th and gives you the guts lacking before, to go after big business contracts. Do guard against ego conflicts with your partner. If any develop, try to settle them quickly. Small squabbles can ignite into big uncontained fires.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. He may tempt you into following some unwise fad diet or health regime. Archers may find employees staging a revolt or acting in very unprofessional uncooperative ways. Keep an eye on all those you hire for any type of service. When Uranus turns direct, you may find things were done very poorly.
With Mercury transiting into Libra on the 25th, allow your ideas to be free and not constricted to conventional thought or ways. Thinking out of the box and letting your imagination run wild will give you the best course to follow.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th helps you make a spectacular impression on upper management. They will see you as a candidate for a big promotion with a hefty pay raise included. You can seamlessly step into a greater leadership role. Those Archers who are seeking greener pastures with a new job, will find their talents in enormous demand by other companies.
CAPRICORN
On the 4th, Mercury enters Virgo and your best educational experience might be had by going on a long-distance trip to a foreign land. You’ll learn volumes about others by experiencing different cultures first hand.
Trying to refinance, get a mortgage, or a bank loan? With Venus entering Leo on the 11th, needed credit should be readily extended to you with great terms. Married Goat’s spouses may receive hefty bonuses or raises from their jobs. Both romantic and business partners will be generous with giving gifts or spending lavishly on you.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th presents opportunities to settle financial disputes in an affable manner. A past gamble with an investment may pay big dividends now. Do not make large purchases or investments. They will be based too much on your emotions and not your common sense.
Mars enters Gemini on the 20th and turns you into even more of a workaholic. Subdue your enthusiasm on the job a little. Otherwise, co-workers may feel intimidated by it. They can become resentful and resist any needed changes or extra work you may require from them.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. Goats with kids may find that they have a revolution on their hands. It will become increasing difficult to get them to follow any rules. Creative pursuits deemed too “out there” by you before can now be developed fully. Stop trying to fit a mold with your aspirations and allow yourself greater freedom of expression.
Mercury transits into Libra on the 25th, and you’ll be required to make quick but flawless decisions on the job. You’ll be caught up in a flurry of correspondence and an unexpected trip may pop up. Take advantage of Mercury’s passage by seeking advice from a wise mentor.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th is an excellent time to return to school and launch delayed academic pursuits. You’ll have increased mental stamina to aid in hitting the school books in earnest. Goats who have wanted to teach should apply for positions or schedule their own workshops or seminars to instruct others.
AQUARIUS
Mercury entering Virgo on the 4th will help fine tune your inborn intuitive abilities. You’ll be able to effortlessly translate the subtle nuances of others in conversations with them.
Venus enters Leo on the 11th and offers golden opportunities for unattached Aquarians to meet their potential life mate. Those who are married will discover their spouse eager to work on making the connection between them stronger. Business partners will now be more receptive to your ideas.
The Full Moon in your sign on the 11th makes it almost impossible for you to hide your emotions. A big lunar spotlight will be turned on you and the subsequent attention can be daunting. Praise will be forthcoming though for Water Bearers, who have worked hard and they should bask in the applause.
With Mars’s entrance into Gemini on the 20th, you decide it’s time to have some fun. You’ll radiate a strong sexual vibe to prospective lovers, without even being aware of it. Your creativity will be at a peak demanding expression.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. He’s also your ruling planet. So, you’re even more effected by his backward spin. It may make it increasing difficult for you to feel comfortable in your own home. Wild thoughts of moving or making drastic changes to your place, might dance through your head. Unexpected company can visit or want to move in.
Aquarian wordsmiths should submit their works for publishing, with Mercury’s transit into Libra on the 25th. He’ll also fill students with a deep desire to study. Subjects, which were dreaded, will be easier to comprehend than expected.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th brings in monies owed to you. The lunar lights are also excellent for applying for additional credit, refinancing, or obtaining a mortgage.
PISCES
Beware of trying to go it alone with making important decisions, when Mercury enters Virgo on the 4th. Bouncing off ideas with your partner is the best course to take. Their advice can prove to be invaluable.
Venus enters Leo on the 11th, and unhooked Fish can find a potential love interest by meeting someone at work or a fix-up by a co-worker. Gyms or other health related activities may prove to be good fishing grounds too. If you’ve felt a sense of heaviness on the job, some Feng Shui fixes can get the energy flowing in a more positive direction.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 11th endows you with superb psychic and intuitive insights. Listen to your nighttime dreams. It will seem like they are giving you potent advice from other realms. People and situations from your past, from this lifetime or maybe others, may resurface.
When Mars enters Gemini on the 20th, you’ll be all fired up to get your home in order. Repair projects can be taken off the shelf and finally done. Take care though in dealing with family members. They might not share your unbridled enthusiasm for working on the home and resent having to pitch in with the work.
On the 24th, Uranus turns retrograde and won’t resume his direct motion until mid-January. Uranus is the Bad Boy of the zodiac because he can get us to do impulsive things which can be against our best interests. He may turn even a short trip into an eventful experience. Your ideas may seem too much out of touch with reality for others to comprehend. Actually, you thinking will be light years ahead of them, but they aren’t evolved enough to appreciate it.
With Mercury transiting into Libra on the 25th, you may be required to go on some short business trips in order to get things truly resolved in a satisfactory manner. The approach you take to problem solving will become deeper and more thought provoking. You’ll want to get to the bottom of what is causing any glitches and will leave no stone unturned in the quest.
The New Moon in Virgo on the 27th brings in a multitude of opportunities to socialize more. Contacts made at this time can help further your career ambitions. Unattached Fish should be casting out their net to catch a potential mate.