Venus, the planet of love and beauty, enters its home sign of Libra on Monday, August 16, at 12:26 AM. Venus in Libra is the intellectual leg of beauty: art, aesthetics. Venus in Libra is relationship-centric, and would really rather someone else do it for them!

Ideas are coming in hot and quick as messenger planet Mercury meets with action planet Mars on Wednesday, August 18 at 11:27 PM. Things are being said abruptly—be sure not to cut people off or interrupt them. This is a good time to be assertive. The mind is working quickly!

We’re ready to release some big ideas into the world as the sun faces off with Jupiter, the planet of growth, on Thursday, August 19, at 8:21 PM. We’re recognizing how much we’ve grown and accomplished, and all the things that we still have left to do. Also on Thursday, Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, begins its retrograde at 9:40 PM, and accidents happen! Outer planets spend most of the year retrograde, but the days that they begin and end their retrogrades are ones to look out for.

As if our minds weren’t already moving quickly enough, on Friday, August 20, Mercury harmonizes with genius Uranus at 4:05 PM. This is a brilliant aspect for generating novel ideas, brainstorming, and getting a more nuanced understanding of the hive mind. We’re breaking free on Saturday, August 21, as Mars harmonizes with Uranus at 2:37 PM. Mars is eager to say no, and Uranus just wants to be free. There’s a willingness to issue rejections, especially if one is feeling weighed down.

There was a full moon on the first day of Leo season, and there’s a full moon on the last day, too! This summer’s second full moon in Aquarius falls on Sunday, August 22, at 8:01 AM! This is a time to release however you’ve been inauthentic or “faking it” to fit in. Hours later, at 5:34 PM, the sun moves into Virgo, kicking off Virgo season! Virgo is the last sign of the summer, asking that we get prepared for the season’s change and start thinking about our end of year plans; whatever that means is up to you.

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Aries

Love planet Venus enters your chart’s house of relationships, attracting the types of bonds that you value and desire. Even though you’re enjoying the final few drops of Leo season’s fun and laughter, you’re still putting in hours and keeping your routine together. You can get really excited about making plans and taking initiative with your work as your planetary ruler Mars meets Mercury, the planet of communication. You’re finding new ways to go about getting your work done as Mars harmonizes with Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, bringing you a new take on chores. The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your house of hopes and dreams, reminding you what you really want to do with your life, and who you really want to surround yourself with! Virgo season will get you excited about getting into a new habit or routine.

Taurus

Your planetary ruler Venus moves into your chart’s house of routine and work, bringing pleasure to your day-to-day life. This is a time when it’ll be easier to do things that you don’t want to do, especially because you can just ask someone wonderful to join you! You’re putting a lot of your energy into your career and life in general as the sun faces off with Jupiter, the planet of growth. Uranus, the planet of rebellion, begins its retrograde in your sign: You’ve been taking risks in your personal life over the past few years, and this will stir up some more urges. The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your chart’s house of career and public reputation, giving you a nice view of the fruits of your labor! The sun enters fellow earth sign Virgo, bringing new beginnings to your social and creative life.

Gemini

There’s a lot going on in your home life! You’re getting fired up about conversations around the home and with family as your planetary ruler, Mercury, meets with passionate Mars, energizing any conversations in this arena of your life. News comes out of left field and takes you by surprise as Mercury and Mars harmonize with Uranus, the planet of the unexpected. Things that you could not have possibly predicted fall into place. The full moon in fellow air sign Aquarius brings authenticity to your communication. You’re blessed with the confidence to share ideas that are more in line with your own truth, rather than what you think your truth should be! A new chapter in your home and private life begins as the sun changes signs.

Cancer

Leo season has you taking an honest look at what you have, and what you want to share. There’s a sense of financial abundance as the sun faces off with opulent Jupiter. There’s plenty of money to go around, and it’s going to a good cause, too—something that you can feel good about paying for. The full moon in Aquarius illuminates a sensitive sector of your chart that shows you things that need to change. This can also bring up issues around intimacy, as you are more in tune with other people’s needs. Once Virgo season begins, a new chapter begins in communication; it’s as good a time as ever to focus on your skillset and refresh your memory.

Leo

You’re able to see how you fit into the bigger picture as your planetary ruler, the sun, faces off with generous Jupiter. This helps you understand what direction you want your relationships to head, and to let go of beliefs that you once held about other people. The planet of the unexpected, Uranus, begins its retrograde in your house of career and legacy, which could aggravate your urge to do something radically different in your career, or urge you to think about any career renovations you’ve done over the past few years. You’re motivated by money, really, and a good investment could be the catalyst that makes it all happen as Mercury and Mars harmonize with Uranus—money is a theme of Virgo season! You’re learning how to be yourself in relationships as the full moon illuminates your partnerships sector.

Virgo

Your thoughts are coming fast as your planetary ruler Mercury meets with action planet Mars in your sign, Virgo. This will give you a lot of ideas, but are you going to be able to follow through with them? Mercury harmonizes with Uranus, the planet of innovation, and you’re full of novel and brilliant plans. The thoughts don’t stop! Just be sure they have an appropriate vessel: a trusted friend or a journal both work well. The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your chart’s house of work and routine, giving you a good idea of your responsibilities. As Virgo season begins, you’re feeling ready to step out and take on new personal projects, energized and born anew!

Libra

Your planetary ruler Venus enters your sign, blessing you with grace and presence. Take the time to enjoy the final few days of Leo season, which is a time for you to reconnect with your dreams, your objectives, and what you want to do with your life! This is also a time when you’re more social, and connecting with your people. If you’ve been experiencing some blocks when it comes to being yourself in your creative endeavors, friendships, or hookups, you get a second chance to see things fully under the light of the Aquarius full moon! This helps you experience pleasure more authentically. Virgo season begins, which is a period for you to recharge and take some time to yourself after all the parties and dates that Leo season brought.

Scorpio

You’re not shy about sharing your thoughts with your friends as messenger Mercury meets with your planetary ruler, warrior Mars. You have a lot that you want to talk about, and you’re even ready to lead by example. Make sure you’re not spreading yourself too thin as the sun faces off with Jupiter, the planet of abundance; this is a very energizing aspect, but you might be taking on too much at work or at home. Know your limits! Relationships get a little bit more unconventional as Uranus, the planet of rebellion, begins its retrograde. Gossip is hot and bizarre as Mercury and Mars harmonize with Uranus. The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your house of home and family, bringing results to whatever you began with the new moon two weeks ago. Your social life picks up as Virgo season begins, bringing more clarity around your goals and community.

Sagittarius

The pace picks up in your career and public life as messenger Mercury meets with passionate Mars. This could be a time of verbal confrontations with your boss or authorities, but don’t worry, everything will be resolved! There are a lot of ideas being shared, and you’re probably saying a lot more than you need to as the sun faces off with your planetary ruler, excessive Jupiter. There will be so much to say, which is especially good if you’ve been having trouble putting things into words. You’re able to work through life’s idiosyncrasies with intelligence and strategy as Mercury and Mars harmonize with Uranus. The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your house of communication, bringing important conversations to a head. It’s good that you’re figuring it out now, since Virgo season is all about your public relations.

Capricorn

Venus, the planet of love and beauty, enters your chart’s fame sector, making you look good to your fanbase and whatever public eye is watching! It’s been a long month of financial negotiations, paying bills, and just waiting it out, and finally, you’re getting more clarity around your financial situation with the full moon in Aquarius, which lights up your house of personal resources. This is a metaphorical emptying of all your pockets, wallets, and bags, and putting everything on the table to see what you’re working with! You have what you need now, and if you feel like things are scarce, you can at least know what the balance is in order to get a better sense of strategy. You’re looking onto broader horizons as Virgo season begins, energizing the sector of your chart that rules higher education and travel. Now that there is space in your life for new things, you’ll be surprised to learn what’s out there!

Aquarius

Leo season brings you quality time with friends and partners. As the sun faces off with Jupiter, which is in your sign again, you might find that you can’t get enough of your relationships! Things are really over-the-top! This can also be a time when you reach a better understanding of yourself through the lease of your relationships. Your modern planetary ruler, Uranus, begins its retrograde, stirring up restlessness and an impulse to break free in your home life. The full moon in your sign gives you insight into your mysterious emotional world, allowing you to feel more like yourself. This level of awareness can only bring successful and healthy relationship dynamics your way. If something needs to change, Virgo season will bring transformations.

Pisces

You’ve been learning a lot about your partners (romantic and otherwise!) and their lives, and now, conversations become even more passionate and energized as messenger Mercury meets Mars, the planet of action. You’re learning more about what other people are willing to do, and conversations are moving quickly. You may be surprised about what you learn, or how things pan out, as Mercury and Mars harmonize with Uranus, the planet of the unexpected. You’re able to see yourself from a perspective that has been hidden as the full moon lights up a very secretive sector of your chart. This can reveal things that were buried deep in the subconscious. Virgo season begins, energizing the relationships sector of your chart and bringing new events in your partners’ lives.

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