Sagittarius, August 2016

A centaur pointing its arrow toward a dream is the symbol for your sign, Sagittarius. When you don't have a place to point your arrow, you get incredibly sad. A Sagittarius without a goal, no direction to journey in, is a horrible thing. You may have felt directionless and uninspired lately, but no worries, Sag: Mars, the planet of action and passion, enters your sign on August 2, infusing you with energy and power.

You have a reputation of being pushy and having a big mouth, and while warrior Mars is in your sign, you will likely be seen as even more aggressive than usual. Over the next few weeks, you might hear people tell you that you're intimidating!

Also on August 2, we have the new moon in fellow Fire sign Leo, which will activate the sector of your chart that rules travel, learning, and school, as well as publishing. New moons are all about having a fresh start, and a break from your everyday routine will be the perfect way for you to honor this new moon in Leo.

Good vibes around career and reputation start flowing on August 5, when sweet Venus enters materially minded Earth sign Virgo! Your focus remains on your professional goals and your public life when the Sun also enters Virgo on August 22. Virgo is an analytical, practical energy: It will serve you well as you push forward to achieve fame and fortune!

You've been in a serious mood lately thanks to taskmaster Saturn being in your sign. Your friends likely have noticed that you're a bit more uptight than usual, but it's OK, Sag: You're going through a major growth period, and maintaining strong boundaries, especially in your relationships, is a huge part of you leveling up.

You're growing out of a lot of the relationships, jobs, and places you've been occupying—but what will you do next? Again, a Sag without a direction to work toward is a sad Sag indeed. With Mars in your sign, you'll likely feel more excited about everything. On August 13, Saturn ends its retrograde, encouraging you to move forward and go on to bigger, better places.

Mars and Saturn will meet each other in the sky on August 24, which is definitely a day to watch for this month: The energy will be potent. You're an optimist. You like to believe in people, and you know there is a solution to every problem; however, when the planet of war and the planet of boundaries align, you will have no patience for things to eventually work out. You'll be ready to cut everything off.

August 16 is another day to note: The Sun in Leo will connect with wild Uranus in Aries, creating a spontaneous, electric energy around love and artistic expression. Good luck flows your way this day, and you're open to new adventures!

One of the most powerful days this month is August 18 thanks to the lunar eclipse in cool Air sign Aquarius. Eclipses bring sudden changes and reveal things that we hadn't been able to see before. They can be freaky—surprises aren't always fun to deal with, but nothing clears the air and puts us on a new path like an eclipse. And a new path is what you're all about right now.

Because this eclipse in Aquarius activates the sector of your chart that rules the mind, you can bet there will be a shift in the way you think and express yourself. Watch out for important messages. Issues with your siblings, or an event in your neighborhood, could also be important at this time.

Two of my favorite days for you this month are on August 22, when chatty Mercury meets lucky Jupiter, and August 27, when lovely Venus meets Jupiter. Jupiter is your ruling planet, so when it makes connections, we can bet you'll feel the energy in your life. The vibes on these days are charming and sociable, especially at work.

You'll feel super popular on these days, and some big successes could manifest. If you're hoping for a promotion or some recognition, these are days to watch for, as is August 29, when Mercury meets Venus, which will be lovely for communication and finding compromises.

Also on August 29, seductive Venus enters the sign of balance, Libra. This will be wonderful for your social life, since Venus will be activating the part of your chart that rules your friendships and communities. Are you feeling as outgoing as usual? No, not really, not with Mars and Saturn sitting in your sign, but that doesn't mean you won't have any fun. Venus will make sure to send you good vibes if you make an effort to go out and connect with people.

Mercury retrograde begins on August 30 in Virgo. We all know Mercury retrograde is horrible for signing contracts or buying important, expensive stuff, like electronics or plane tickets, and that miscommunication and delays will be abundant. But Mercury retrograde does serve a purpose: for us to slow down.

It's the perfect time to reconsider the decisions you've made (especially since August 10) and to decide if you want to rework agreements or correct mistakes. You'll especially notice this energy play out at work or in your public life, which could be incredibly annoying—or super awesome, as this may mean you could renegotiate a salary, or revamp your reputation!

You might not be sure where you're heading at the start of the month, but by September, you should have a better idea, Sagittarius. See you then!