August 2013 Horoscopes- Libra through Pisces

Libra– After a stressful career month, August will bring some much needed relief. Let the good times roll as you catch up with friends and loosen up a little! The new moon on the 6th in your house of friendship is nicely angled to your house of partnerships- a dream near and dear to your heart may finally come true! Perhaps you’ll get engaged or start a new business with a friend. Whatever comes up may be unexpected. Things get a little rocky mid-month, when you find it hard to balance the needs of your home and career. Breathe, Libra, it will all be ok. Venus (your ruler!) is right at home in your sign all month, giving you charm in spades. You’ll be able to talk your way into and out of everything, especially on the 26th when Venus sends a friendly ping to your house of partnerships. The sun in the 12th house this day also sends a lovely vibration to your work and health house, suggesting creative projects or a new health routine will go smoothly. A full moon on the 20th illuminates a love matter. You may profess your love to your one-and-only, or decide to go your separate ways. Alternatively, a creative project could come to an end. With the sun entering the introspective house of your chart at the end of the month, this is a good time to create and heal. Mars will be entering your friendship house as well, so it’s the perfect time to squeeze in some last minute summer BBQs before fall takes over!

Scorpio– Screw the saying “Knowledge is Power.” Power is power, right Scorpio? This month you’ll show the world just what you’re made of, as a host of planets light up your house of fame and career. The new moon on the 6th is beautifully angled to Uranus, suggesting you get a job offer or work assignment out of the blue. It doesn’t get much better than this. You’ll finally get the title or big project you deserve and the press to go with it! You might have some trouble breaking it to your current employer, however, as a tense t-square between your communication houses and your house of work will cause chaos in the sky. I would avoid traveling this month as well, as an argument between your health house and travel house is a recipe for disaster. Or maybe you’ll just be too busy with work to properly enjoy a vacation. Your ruler in the 3rd house yelling at Uranus in your 6th suggests you might be treating some co-workers unkindly in your quest to get ahead. We all know you have unlimited reserves of power, scorpion, but you don’t always have to use them. Nobody wants Prince Joffrey as their boss, and you can’t feel healthy or positive about it either. Here’s the thing- knowledge IS power, and the more you know, the better leader and co-worker you’ll be. It may take a few more years, and a few more harsh lessons, to grasp this. A full moon on the 20th illuminates a housing or home matter. You might sign a new lease or finally close escrow. The month ends positively, with a beautiful connection between the Sun in your house of friendship and Saturn in your sign. Whatever may be going on in your personal or professional life, you’ll have supportive friends watching your back and cheering for you all the way. Alternatively, a wish close to your heart may finally come true. Saturn will ensure it’s the real deal and will affect you positively for many years to come.

Sagittarius– This month has your stamp all over it. Why? Because it’s chalk full of your favorite thing- TRAVEL! The new moon on the 6th makes this a glorious time to take a trip abroad. If you can get away with your true love- even better- as this moon is beautifully angled to Uranus in the 5th. How romantic would it be if you got engaged in a foreign country? Single Sag’s might find unexpected love on a long-distance trip. Hello, Latin Lover! Can you say Juan Pablo? Alternatively, you may start a novel or screenplay, or decide to apply to a university. You will have a burst of creativity to help fuel your new venture. Watch your expenses with Mars in your house of other people’s money until the end of the month. Also, mid-month brings a tense t-square between your financial houses and your creative house. Money you thought would come through for a project might not, or perhaps a child has an expensive problem. The end of the month brings a lovely vibration between your house of career and your house of creativity however, so you should come out on top. With Jupiter (your ruler!) in your house of other people’s money all year, you won’t be feeling broke for long!

Capricorn– You’ve sure had your share of ups and downs, haven’t you my little goat friend? Pluto in your sign since 2008 has shown you that you’re made of steel (my money’s on Superman as a Cap, how about you?). The last couple of years, Pluto has squared Uranus in your house of home, prompting you to move from A to B, to C to D, and maybe back to A again, all in the pursuit of finding your true self. This can’t have been easy, considering Capricorns are the very definition of stable! The new moon has you seriously considering putting down roots for longer than a hot second. You’ll hear about a home loan and maybe even get more than you expected. Alternatively, you may receive a surprise inheritance or property tax refund. This month, you may be undergoing some serious changes on the relationship front as well. Perhaps you’re moving for a spouse or job, or dealing with the repercussions of a previous move. A full moon in your second house of income on the 20th will ensure you have plenty of funds to deal with whatever housing matter comes up. Your ruler, Saturn, has been in your house of friendships and will continue to be there for the next few years. Friends are important to you, but they may have taken a backseat to work and relationship obligations over the past few months. Luckily, the Sun in your house of travel sends a friendly beam to your house of friendships on the the 31st. This is the perfect time to take a trip abroad with friends. It will surely be filled with good times. Alternatively, a wish may come true on this day, or you may have good luck with a screenplay or novel you’re working on. With Jupiter in your house of relationships, an engagement might even be coming! If you’re single, get out and circulate, as Jupiter will be in this area of your chart until next July!

Aquarius– Work sure has been a bit of a headache lately huh? Between miscommunications and stalled plans, you’re starting to wonder if things will ever sort themselves out. Jupiter in your 6th house of work and Pluto in your 12th house of closure and secrets have been doing a feisty tango, leaving you feeling stuck in the middle. Just when everything was looking so good, it all fell apart! Don’t worry, once Jupiter passes out of Pluto’s orbit (in early Sept), the good luck planet will resume its beneficial healing of your work house. After all, nothing in life worth having comes easy, right? Alternatively, you could be dealing with some bad medical mojo, so be sure to eat healthy, exercise, and lay off the booze already would you? The new moon on the 6th turns your attention to your relationships, where fortunately, things are looking great! Uranus (your ruler!) is holding a loving hand with the new moon, and you’ll be surprised at how much fun you can have with your partner on a weekend getaway. Communication will be better than ever! Alternatively, you may form a new business partnership, and the contract will be to your liking- maybe even better than you expected! A full moon in your own sign on the 20th brings a matter close to your heart to fulfillment. When the Sun in your 8th house of other people’s money sends a beautiful beam to Saturn in your house of career on the 31st, the funding you’ve been waiting for may finally come through! You’re sure to get press around this one, and it’s likely to benefit you for a long time to come. Finally, Mars will bring sexy back when it enters your relationship sector at the end of the month. Va Va Voom!

Pisces– Pisces, Pisces, Pisces, always last, but never least. Money has been all over the place for you for a while, and so have your friendships! Lately, you’ve been working on a creative project that you hoped would finally earn you some cold, hard moolah (you’re not a materialistic sign, but hey, everyone’s gotta eat, right?). Unfortunately, it’s been an uphill battle, and a friend you thought was helping you, might just be getting in your way! Hold tight, as everything should pass by early September. A new moon on the 6th will usher in a new work project. It’s in beautiful sync with Uranus in your house of income, and you might get even more money than you thought! Alternatively, you might decide to start a health routine or join a pricey gym- luckily you’ll find you have enough funds to carry you through. A full moon on the 20th brings something to a close. Perhaps a creative project, a bad habit, or that toxic “love affair” you’ve been carrying on. If you’re harboring any secrets, you might not be able to keep them hidden for long.  August 26th will be divine for you, as the Sun in your house of partnerships signals your ruler (Neptune) in your first house of self. You may get engaged or sign with a new business partner. A legal decision may end up in your favor. The month ends on a great note as well- on Aug 31st, the sun in your partnership zone shakes a loving hand with Saturn in your house of travel and publishing. You may take a trip with your love, or find a publisher for the novel you’ve been working so hard on. With Jupiter in your fifth house of true love and creativity until next July, these areas will shine for you!

Happy Birthday Leo- August Horoscope 2013

Happy birthday Leo, you dashing devil you.

As the month starts off, you might still be dealing with some drama you experienced at the end of July, as Mars in your 12th house is still squaring Uranus in your 9th. Got a lot of energy you don’t know what to do with? The universe appears to be blocking your efforts. Perhaps a vacation went wrong, or your publisher gave you (another!) round of laborious notes. Maybe your university just told you they messed up- you actually need to take two more credits next semester if you want to graduate on time…oops! Don’t worry dear Lion, things will ease up in a few days, and by the end of the month you’ll be ROARING again in no time!

The first bit of good news comes on Aug 3. Venus in your house of income and self-worth will sextile Mars in your house of closure, giving you some much needed relief from Uranus’s glare.

Later, on the 5th, the Sun (your ruler!) in your first house will trine Uranus in Aries, your house of travel and publishing. What a beautiful aspect! Whatever comes up will be unexpected and delight you. Perhaps you finally get around to planning that vacation, or that publisher finally agrees to publish your book! Even better, the following day, Aug 6th,  brings a new moon in your first house of self-image. Whatever you launch around this time will benefit you in an unexpected way. Your year will be full of new surprises and ventures, especially if your birthday falls within 5 days of Aug 6th, or if your ascendant is between 9 and 19 degrees of Leo. If you have any planets in your natal chart between 9 and 19 degrees of Leo, Sagittarius, or Aries, that part of your chart will be lit up as well.

Alas, you may encounter some difficulty on Aug 8th, when Jupiter in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn. Watch your health on this day, as these planets pose stressful aspects between your 12th house of hospitals and 6th house of health. I would not schedule an operation for this day. Conversely, someone at work who has been subtly sabotaging you for a while might finally pull out the big guns on this day and declare full on war! The good news is you have the good luck planet Jupiter protecting your 12th house until July of next year. While things might be unpleasant for a little while, the universe is just clearing things out for you to make an even bigger, bolder statement next year when Jupiter enters Leo, and the world will finally know your power!

Luckily, you can still make the most of your time until then. On Aug 15th, Mercury in Leo trines Uranus in Aries. Mercury is the natural ruler of your house of income and your house of friendships. An unexpected bonus may come your way, or the money you needed to fund your screenplay will come through. Perhaps a friend you haven’t seen in a while will invite you on a fun getaway and for once you’ll have the spare cash to get away!

On Aug 20th, a full moon in your 7th house of relationships brings a partnership matter to a close. Been casually dating? Now’s the time to make it official. Been rocky for a while? Maybe it’s time to cut those toxic ties. Alternatively, a decision may be reached in any legal matter, or a business partnership could solidify or fall apart. Leos between the degrees of 23 and 30 will feel this the most. Early degree Virgos will be hit as well.

On Aug 21, Jupiter in Cancer squares Aries in Uranus. Admittedly, this will be a tough time. Avoid traveling on this date, as I feel something could go wrong. If you are in the publishing or academic world, you may encounter delays from higher ups.

Luckily, the month ends on a strong note. Mars enters your sign on the 29th for the first time in two years, giving you energy to spare! Why don’t you finally start that creative project you’ve been thinking about? Mars gives you the drive, while Jupiter in the 12th will expand your creativity. Are you finally ready to kick that addiction or bad habit? Now’s the time as you’ll have motivation in droves.

On Aug 26th, Venus in your third house sextiles Uranus in Aries while the Sun and Mercury in Virgo sextile Neptune in your 8th. If you’re a writer, these are beautiful aspects! If the money didn’t come through earlier in the month, surely it will now. Just make sure you have all the facts before signing any contracts. Alternatively, you might plan a trip with a beloved sibling, or find romance while perusing the produce aisle! This would be an excellent time for travel, whether it’s a short distance or far!

The month ends on Aug 31 as your ruler (the Sun) in the 2nd house sextiles Saturn in your 4th house of home and family. A home loan may come through or you may get a good price if you are selling your house. Mercury will be signaling Jupiter on this day as well, indicating that everything will go according to your liking. It may feel like you are ending a chapter of your life, but we all need change to grow. Whatever you sign now will benefit you for a long time. You are clearing out the dead wood and will continue to do so for the next 11 months. Come July 16, 2014, you will be the star of the zodiac, so think of this time as your dress rehearsal!

* this was my first time writing a horoscope! If you like what you read, let me know and I’ll consider expanding the signs and months.

xx

L