What’s in Store: August 2019 Horoscopes

The month of August from a numerical perspective:

August is represented as the eighth month of the calendar year. In numerology, the number eight signifies power, authority, organization, world affairs, strength, tension, ambition, financial ups and downs, impatience, forcefulness, and domination. It carries the burden of responsibility passed down from seven’s intuition and enlightened knowledge. Eight is the overseer.

August is a month of putting things into order, taking control, and learning how to delegate. When applied to the Universal year and energy of 2019, August is a 11/2 month. This number is found by adding the Universal year, 2019 (which equals three) to the calendar month, August (which equals 8). When you add three and eight (the Universal year and calendar month) you get the sum of eleven (the Universal calendar month). 

In numerology, an 11/2 month symbolizes a period of cooperation, patience, diplomacy, partnership, conscientious, spiritual enlightenment, healing work, and divine intervention. The 11/2 month requires a level of sacrifice and endurance that surpasses physical understanding.

During the month of August we must learn to think of others just as much as we think of ourselves, otherwise, a character of selfishness plagues any happiness or reward that interdependence through community service and companionship may bring. The 11/2 month focuses on singularity through duality. Selfishness will not be tolerated.

The month of August from an astrological perspective: 

August begins with the Sun reigning high in Leo. The Sun will remain in Leo until August 23. Venus is also in Leo until August 21. With the Sun and Venus both in Leo for majority of August, our relationships should feel light, fun, and romantic. 

On August 11, 2019 Mercury will join the Sun and Venus in Leo until August 29. This transit will bring forward a new level of confidence, passion, and drama.

With Mars also in Leo until August 18, 2019, we react and respond to everyday life with more imagination and creativity than usual. Our actions tend to be dramatic and loud. We are more spontaneous and thrill-seeking. Relationships and projects started now could end before they really begin. 

On August 11, 2019, after four months Retrograde, Jupiter will station direct in Sagittarius. Jupiter will remain in its retrograde shadow zone until November 5, 2019. During this period, major decisions around higher education, world travel, and high-stakes risks should be minimized and analyzed before moving forward. 

Uranus will also station retrograde on August 11, 2019. Uranus will be retrograde in Taurus until January 10, 2020. During this period, we may experience a deeper level of self-awareness. Self-awareness helps us to identify and shift our  self-limiting and subconscious behaviors. This retrograde cycle forces us to eliminate codependency for chaos and irrationality. We should expect deep lessons in patience and self-discipline. 

On August 18, Mars will enter Virgo until October 4, 2019. This six-week Transit improves our ability to organize, plan, and achieve our goals.

On August 23, the Sun will enter Virgo until September 23, 2019. This four-week Transit focuses on our daily routines and responsibilities, health and well-being, and work/life balance. During this transit we may be more involved with our local community and professional duties. This is an excellent time for writers, planners, health enthusiasts/workers, and entrepreneurs. 

On August 29, Mercury will enter Virgo until September 14, 2019. During this period, mental work is heightened. Areas of research and scientific study are easier to comprehend and understand. Many of us will have a stronger desire and passion to read and learn. This is a great transit to embark on a journey of self-study and enlightenment. Practical skills like cooking, cleaning, knitting, sewing, and etc are popular.

Moon phases for the month of August: 

The August 2019 lunar cycle (moon phases) begins with a First Quarter Moon in Scorpio on August 7. The FQM will take place at 1:31 PM EST at 14°55’ Scorpio. It promotes personal empowerment, spiritual enlightenment, rebirth, financial improvement, and social leadership. This period encourages us to get serious and tap into our inner reserves.

On August 15, the Aquarius Full Moon will occur at 8:29 A.M. EST. The Full Moon illuminates our relationship to the collective. We may experience a feeling of detachment, isolation, and rebellion. However, it’s important that we feel confident in who we are so we can attract the right tribe. We should expect to participate in some sort of group ritual, ceremony, or event.

On August 23, the Last Quarter Moon in Gemini will occur at 10:56 A.M. EST. The Last Quarter Moon completes a mental cycle around an idea, project, or local community initiative. Take this first round of information in stride. Apply it’s wisdom and lessons to any existing systems and ideas. Keep moving forward. 

On August 30, the New Moon in Virgo will occur at 6:37 A.M. EST. The Virgo New Moon encourages new daily routines, health regimens, and opportunities for specialized and/or industrial work. Anything started now should have a strong foundation in the physical world. Hard work and consistency is required. 

August Horoscopes for each sign: 

Aries: 

Dear August 2019,

I allow myself more space to play.  I declare that this month will open new creative doors for me. How I create magic is my own, and I don’t try to change that according to anyone else’s needs. If I am more dramatic, overactive, pushy, I acknowledge myself in those moments. Every mishap doesn’t need a reaction. I give myself permission to let things flow. I give myself permission to shake things up. Something that helps me this month is a daily routine. Creating order and consistency in my life keeps me balanced and in tune. I create more space for play.

Taurus: 

 Dear August 2019, 

I acknowledge my feelings and needs for security. I spend time with my family, my tribe, and all who make me feel loved and comforted. But I also make it a priority to establish a foundation for myself and personal future. . Even if it does upset the traditions and boundaries I’ve created in my life. I make it a priority to do what’s best for me. I make it a priority to live by my own rules and still act in the best interest of others. I am not a slave to my past. I am not a slave to my family. I am free.

Gemini: 

Dear August 2019, 

I give myself permission to explore my passion(s). I admit that I don’t know everything. And in my ignorance there is freedom. Freedom to make mistakes and try again. Freedom to share my voice on new platforms and mediums. Freedom to create new spaces. Because taking up space is not a crime. It is my birthright. And I intend to use it freely. So this month I affirm that this is my time to rise up. This is my journey. And I embrace it as such.

Cancer: 

Dear August 2019, 

I affirm that this month I take the leap. I affirm that the visions resting on my heart are valid. And I deserve to see them through. I deserve to share my talents. They are worthy. I am worthy. But I understand that I first have to believe it in my heart. I have to believe it in myself. So I declare that I am confident in my body. I am confident in my voice. I give myself permission to be brave and fearless in my process. I give myself permission to create new traditions and standards for my life and values. I declare that this is my journey. And I value the person I am becoming because of it. 

Leo: 

Dear August 2019, 

I give thanks for the lessons of patience, ego, and personal responsibility. I declare that this is my month to create new intentions, manifest new beginnings, and clear myself of any remaining endings. There is beauty in my uncertainty, rough edges, and brave heart. I shine more light on my gifts. I release negativity surrounding my fears. I encourage my own unfolding. And not from peer pressure, or an inner desire to be seen. But from my own self-knowing and heart center. Because I know that I am worthy of all that is coming to me. I deserve this. It is mine. So let it come! 

Virgo: 

Dear August 2019,

I declare that this month of restoration is all that I need it to be. Where there is doubt, I am peace. Where this is stillness, I am rest. I allow the seasons of life to move me forward. I am now bound and convicted by my past. I do have choices. I am worthy enough to choose. I trust that all is moving in the right direction. I listen to my intuition. I listen to my body. I use this sacred space to heal, read, replenish, and make room for all that is now. I prepare my harvest for bounty.

Libra: 

Dear August 2019,

I declare that this is my month of encouragement, joy, and teamwork. I remove my fear of acceptance and validation. I allow myself to be who I am without the masks, without expectations, without grievances. I believe in myself. I believe in my community. I believe in my team. I allow others to support me. I allow others to share their light. I am safe. My work is sacred. My beliefs are sacred. I am whole.

Scorpio: 

Dear August 2019, 

I affirm that my professional goals and aspirations are valid. I release my fear of not having enough, being enough, doing enough. I declare that I work smarter not harder. I have the resources that I need to fulfill my mission. I am prepared for the spiritual, emotional, and physical growth my commitment to purpose demands of me. I declare that this is enough. I declare that what I bring to the table is worthy. I affirm that everything I build today will prosper tomorrow.  

Sagittarius:

Dear August 2019,

I declare that this is my moment. I give myself permission to explore new places with new people. I let Love into my life. I create a new commitment. When I feel confused, discouraged, and overlooked, I remember why I do what I do. I remember that I live for the experience of trying new things and soaring new heights. I breakthrough my fears. I breakthough all doubt. I am confident. I am courageous. I surround myself with people who believe in me. This is my moment. I embrace it. 

Capricorn:

Dear August 2019, 

I declare that this month my intentions are made true. I recognize that everything I touch is gold. All that I dream is true. So this month I manifest my greatest realization. All that I have been saving for, preparing for, stretching for is attained. I affirm that my intentions are pure and aligned for the higher good. Therefore all that comes to me is a reflection of the unconditional love and joy in my life. I am a mirror. All that I see and show is love. This is my miracle.

Aquarius: 

Dear August 2019, 

This month I unleash the beast. I give myself permission to expose the more sacred parts of who I am, what I love, and what I am here to learn. I release all perfectionist thoughts and behavior patterns. I make peace with discomfort. I create joy in exploring new spaces. I take responsibility for my commitment to honoring my own guidance and self-needs. This is a wake up month for me. I welcome my self-growth and awareness with love and honesty.

Pisces: 

Dear August 2019, 

I release my fear of sacrifice and loss. In this sacred space I realize that true peace comes from self-assurance. I do not need anyone else to validate what I feel. This month I allow myself to explore my ability to communicate and experience that which is unseen. I accept that I have a gift. I allow this month to show me the depth of where it can go. I am free of any underlying insecurities about who I am and what I am here to do. I declare that this month I set myself free. I release any self-limiting habits of codependency.