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Happy birthday, dear Leo! Your sign is all about celebrating life 24/7, but birthdays are an especially exciting time: The sun re-enters your sign, revitalizing you after a sleepy Cancer season. While July was especially exhausting, thanks to two eclipses and a Mercury retrograde, you're ready to return to your rightful place on stage now.
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August opens on an especially intriguing note as Venus—the planet of love, money, and beauty—in Leo squares off with electric Uranus in Taurus on August 2. You may find yourself eager to change the way you present to the world, such as through an unexpected makeover or a surprising announcement about your career or life plans. Either way, you're hungry for more independence and eager to experiment! You’ve spent too much of your life worrying about fitting in. Now, you’re finding that you don't care about conformity at all!
- Ring in your season with this guide to all things regal, glamorous and golden.
- Want a fresh start after July’s retrograde? Cleanse your space by lighting this candle that includes rosemary to clear unwanted energy.
- Try these tips on all the small, but impactful, financial changes you can make this month.
- If you’re starting to feel burned out at work, here’s what some experts have to say about changing careers. (Spoiler: It can be a good thing!)
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Uranus also begins its retrograde in Taurus on August 11, activating the sector of your chart that rules your career and reputation. Watch out for the creative collaborators or lovers you may meet this month, and if you're already working with someone or in a relationship, this will be an especially lovely time to connect! And introverts, fear not: The sun meets Venus on August 14, which means you’ll find yourself being especially charming around this time.
- Tap into your senses and set your weekly intentions with a warm, meditative bath. Use these bath teas created for each moon phase
- Leos are often naturals when it comes to leading others—but that doesn’t mean you’re all extroverts. Come into your own as a leader at work by reading this book, which explains how introverts can thrive in networking situations.
- Keep track of all your “brilliant, eureka moments” this month with these note-taking apps or in this notebook with magnetic pages so you can have the best of the traditional and digital world.
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As you embrace the spirit of change, Mercury—the planet of communication—clashes with Uranus on August 18, bringing brilliant, eureka moments. You might even say unexpected things! But do watch out for communication-related frustrations on this day: Uranus is the planet of surprises, so things won't always go as planned. Make sure to keep an open mind and open schedule on August 18.While Virgo season officially begins on August 23, you'll feel the shift earlier in the month. Warrior planet Mars enters Virgo on August 18, energizing the financial sector of your chart and inspiring you to create a plan around your budget or tackle problems concerning your financial security. Three days later, Venus also enters earth sign Virgo, inviting you to tap into your senses. Physical delights are especially appealing at this time, and you might feel in the mood to spoil yourself and others, so don’t be shy about treating yourself to a massage, delicious meal, or a weekend in nature. Regardless of what you choose to do, Venus in Virgo finds you appreciating the little things— including the people in your life who you can trust to be there when they say they will.Communication planet Mercury also connects with Jupiter, the planet of luck, on August 21, bringing inspiring news. This is a wonderful time to connect with a crush! But when Venus meets Mars on August 24, starting a new cycle in your life, it’s a good time to clarify what your financial goals are—especially if you find yourself feeling conflicted about something concerning money.
- If a massage is out of your budget, try this posture trainer that could help relieve your back pain.
- If the full moon in Aquarius has led you to end a relationship, try this witch’s guide to cord cutting to help you heal and move on.
- Take advantage of a turning point in your finances with this handmade, recyclable abundance candle.
- Want to plan an affordable romantic getaway with your significant other when Venus enters Virgo? Watch this video.
- Help communication stay authentic and flowing this month by wearing some turquoise
- With the numerous changes coming to your work life this month, be careful not to lose yourself to the grind. Use this meditation kit that includes an essential oil blend to help you recenter.
