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