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. 

Weekly Horoscopes July 29 - August 4 (all signs)

This week begins with an uplifting, soul-searching start. On Monday, July 22nd, the Moon will begin a new cycle in Aries. On Monday the Moon in Aries will form a conjunction to Chiron in Aries. This conjunction This week begins with a calming emotional start as the Moon enters Cancer early Monday morning. With the New Moon in Leo occurring Wednesday evening, July 31, 2019 at 11:11 PM EST, the beginning of the week should be used as a time of rest and introspection. 

The Leo New Moon will occur at 08’36 Leo. This New Moon represents the inner awakenings of our heart consciousness. What we desire, what we love, who we are, what we stand for is ready to break through the surface. 

On the same day as the New Moon in Leo, Mercury will station direct in Cancer. Mercury stationed retrograde in Leo on July 7, although it entered Cancer on July 19. When Mercury stations direct on July 31, our communications and other affected areas will not clear up overnight. Mercury will be in its retrograde shadow zone until August 15, 2019. However, this direct motion allows us time to process the total effects of this retrograde cycle. What have you learned about how you communicate and interact with your family? What have you learned about your relationship to self, love, and confidence? Slowly incorporate your findings into your daily life. You’ll be glad you did at the end of this year. 

On Thursday, August 1, we begin to see how the quiet thoughts and feelings of Wednesday’s New Moon in Leo can become something more. The Leo New Moon will form a conjunction with Mars in Leo. This alignment syncs our inner desires with our external behaviors. If you’ve been struggling to take the next step, this synergy gives you the gusto to do so. 

This weekend may not be as active as you would like, but it does give you time to get your home, work life, health, and daily rituals/routines in order. If you’ve been holding on to unnecessary clutter, this is your opportunity to clean house and start fresh. We can thank the Moon in Virgo for this sudden dash of perfectionist syndrome, but don’t over do it. After all has been taken care of, spend some downtime with those you love. Everyone will enjoy the simplicity. 

Aries: 

There’s really no need to worry about what others think of your future steps. Sometimes you have a great idea, sometimes you don’t. No matter what you do you can always try again. Avoid focusing on what you didn’t do right and trust that what you did do right is enough. Doubt is not your friend.

Taurus: 

Ups and downs motivate you to push harder, but what if this time the message was to slow down? You can go overboard very easily this week if you don’t listen to your higher self and a close friend who truly does have your best interest at heart. Listen to your body. What does it say? What does it need? Cracks and aches aren’t normal, Taurus. It’s time that you start taking your health and your well-being more serious. 

Gemini:

You love to laugh. This week you should have a lot of it. Random moments bring you joy, even if you aren’t feeling at your best. Trust that the decisions you make are in your best interest. Besides, nobody knows you like you know you. If it feels good to you, then it feels good. Don’t make things more complicated than they really need to be. Keep it simple. 

Cancer: 

Money isn’t your problem, is it? Self-confidence is. Why do you worry so much about how perfect you look? There isn’t anyone judging you, Cancer. Opening your heart and mind to align with your free will is all you need to do to open a new path of prosperity and self-worth. The investments, business, creativity, it’s all waiting for you. The only one holding you back is you. 

Leo:

Leo, I hope you are so proud of yourself. Because you have every right to be. This past year hasn’t been easy on you, but the hardest part has been how hard you’ve been on yourself. Come up for air this week. Shake out your hair this week. Give yourself permission to celebrate this week. The future is yours. 

Virgo: 

You are the Zodiac’s toughest critic. And sadly your main focus of opinion is on yourself. Stop beating around the bush. Do that thing that you know you need to do, make that change that you know you need to make. The reflections that keep showing up time and time again are not a coincidence. Look into the darkness. Only there will you find your brightest light. 

Libra:

There’s something bright and beautiful waiting for you at the end of this week, if only you allow yourself to get there. Go out with friends, spend time in nature, do whatever you need to do to feel like yourself again. Work isn’t everything, especially if it’s not what feeds your soul. You have so much to share. You just need to give yourself permission to share it. 

Scorpio:

Trusting in the process is your best bet this week. As much as you would like to force this thing along, it’s not budging. Learn to let go of control and enjoy the flow of life. When you let go, great things happen, powerful things happen, the world happens. Nobody does personal power like you, Scorpio. But it’s time to let someone else shine. Be a pillar for someone else. You never know how far that door will take you. 

Sagittarius:

Greed won’t take you farther, Sag. Neither will attention. In order for you to reach the milestones you’ve set for yourself, you will have to learn the art of sacrifice. You need to be silent. You need to learn to listen. You can’t grow if you think you know everything. Trust the people around you. Not everyone wants to see you lose. 

Capricorn:

There’s so much beauty in sacrifice. You know this more than anyone, Capricorn. But this week you finally get a taste of what success feels like, what life can be when you just trust in your decisions and life path choices. No, everything is not peaches and cream. But there is so much light and love pouring into your life this week it doesn't matter. Soak it in, Cap. Soak it in. 

Aquarius: 

Love is all around you this week. There’s a heavy decision on your shoulders. It’s time to make it. Even if you can’t see the future, even if you don’t know what the next moment will bring, take the leap anyway. Trust that you are protected. Trust that you are guided. When you learn to trust, the universe responds. Your angels are truly on your side.

Pisces: 

This week feels heavy for you, Pisces. There’s a lot changing in your inner world. Try not to process too much. You tend to overthink, over feel, and most times it's honestly not necessary. Instead of asking yourself the same thing over and over, let it work out. Your best ability is going with the flow. Learn to keep swimming.