August Monthly Horoscope
August has a total of two Full Moons – one right at the start of the month, and one right at the very end. Both are in the humanitarian signs of Aquarius and Pisces, making August the perfect cosmic window to reach out, connect and find belonging - even if that’s an inside job.
This particular Full Moon has its roots in the very first New Moon of 2023, also in Aquarius, on January 21st. This planted the seeds of what we’re seeing come to fruition right now. What did you dream of back then? How did you imagine the year to turn out? What kinds of intentions did you plant when it came to your highest aspirations?
Aquarius is a true Utopian, in every sense of the word. With two feet firmly planted in the future, this is the sign of Hope and Faith. There’s always better coming, according to Aquarius. Connecting with the Star card in the Tarot is a wonderful way to tap into this potent, magical Full Moon energy.
A heart-centered New Moon is being seeded on August 16th in the expressive, passionate sign of the Lion(ess). This warm lunation is conjoined to Venus, who, whilst still retrograde, has now become the Morning Star. She rises ahead of the Sun, having conquered her transformative Underworld Journey. Although she still has a way to go before going direct, the cosmic energy is beginning to lift, and our hearts are singing out to us, beckoning us to align more closely to what makes our souls feel more joy. After all, Leo is the sign of the Inner Child. This is the playful, happy child that lies inside each and every one of us, despite everything that we’ve had to endure.
Thus, the intentions that we set during this magnificent lunation should be along the lines of doing something that allows us to express the Inner Child, express our sacred and precious creativity, to express our most Authentic Self. The Sun is particularly strong in the sign of Leo, where he has rulership. This allows for his counterpart, La Luna, to shine brightly too, as a powerful reflection of this bright Luminary.
August began with a Full Moon in objective, humanitarian Aquarius and ends with a compassionate, sensitive Full Moon in Pisces on August 30th. These two signs, despite their elemental differences, share a common goal – to help, serve and uplift. Socially conscious and kindhearted, these lunations illuminate where we need to practice greater altruism, both towards ourselves and others. Becoming the Boddhisatva’s of our Inner world during this Full Moon is crucial. Developing empathy towards all our Parts is non-negotiable.
As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces is all about the sweet release of surrendering to the unknown and merging with something bigger, something more Divine. Aquarius has laid the groundwork of serving humanity via its wisdom and knowledge. Now’s the time to let go of all of it, to merge and become One with All That Is. To free-fall in a space of deep trust that we will be caught. Thus, if we find that doors are closing during this Full Moon – Full Moons are also about release, after all – it’s important that we let them close, with grace.