August 5 - 11

EARLY WEEK

On Monday, August 5th, Mercury stations retrograde at 12:56am EST. Mercury is currently at 4 degrees Virgo and will move back into Leo next week. This retrograde lasts through August 28th. Over the next week, we may find small details shifting around. Miscommunications, especially in the workplace, are likely. It is crucial to double-check your work and ensure clear communication with others. Once Mercury moves back into Leo, the retrograde will take on a slightly different flair, which we will discuss more next week. If you were born in the first few days of Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, or Gemini season, this week of the retrograde may impact you more than others.

The moon enters Virgo at 5:16pm on Monday and will remain there all day Tuesday. This is a good time for catching up on emails or texts, teaching someone about one of your favorite topics, or meditating and focusing the mind.

The 5th is my birthday! Thank you all so much for reading, listening to the podcast, and sharing your passion for the stars with me. I appreciate you all immensely!

LATE WEEK

On Wednesday the 7th, the Sun forms a harmonious sextile with Jupiter at 9:36am EST, though we feel the effects of this transit all day. This is a pleasant transit that encourages generosity of spirit and helps us feel more optimistic and adventurous. We can enjoy trying new things and embracing new experiences. Later in the day, Mercury conjuncts Venus at 11:12 pm. This transit is good for socializing, dating, and keeping conversations upbeat and good-natured. It assists us in expressing feelings to those we love. The moon remains in Virgo all day, suggesting a desire to connect more deeply with nature.

On Thursday, the Moon enters Libra at 5:31 am. It's time to find balance and rest up. Get some fresh air or plan a casual gathering with friends. The moon will stay in Libra until Saturday evening.

WEEKEND

This weekend is very quiet, with no major astrological transits happening. With Mercury currently retrograde, we can use this time to collect our thoughts, relax, and give our minds a rest. The moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase in Libra on Friday the 9th, making it a great time to get excited about the future and make plans to anticipate over time. On Saturday the 10th, the Moon moves into Scorpio at 6:33pm. We might enjoy creative activities such as painting, having a deep conversation with someone close to us, or reading a mystery novel or something spiritual. The moon will be in Scorpio all day Sunday as well. We might find our dreams more active or wake up with heightened intuition.