Daily Astrological Forecast, August 2024: Daykeeper’s Daily Success Guide

Daily Astrological Forecast, August 1–31, 2024

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Unless otherwise noted, all interpretations in this astrological forecast are based on a natural chart, using the beginning of Aries as the ascendant.

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Thursday, August 1

Today’s pioneering numerology of 1 combines with the nurturing Cancer Moon, making today great for reconnecting with family, home, for emotional healing and for finishing something we began at the New Moon of early July.

The balsamic phase of the Moon favors wrapping things up and decluttering.

Venus—lady of love and finance—squares wild Uranus. We may feel restless in matters of love and finance. This is a good time to review our relationships, ideals, and investments to see whether they’re aligned with what we really want.

New paths may be sparked, although they may not be lasting—it’s best to avoid major commitments. Our minds are open to freer options and we dare to say what we think and release situations and habits that don’t go with our present direction, particularly those that seem to limit our self-expression or confidence. A surprise may take us off guard; if we can keep calm and breathe deep, things will soon settle in a higher order. Research options. Follow your spirit to let go, but before throwing out the bath water, check for the baby.

With Moon in sextile to Mercury, morning is the best time for people connections.

Affirmation: With love, I release past situations and people, and give thanks for the new horizons that are opening for me, here and now.

Friday, August 2

On the portal of Sunday’s New Moon, Venus perfects her square to rebel Uranus, staging us for a reset in creativity, in our relational tendencies, in self-expression, in finance, in our ideals or in feminine energy. 

Morning is good for practical progress. Moon in fertile Cancer trines Saturn in mystical Pisces. We can make practical connections and get organized in our space or the part of it we devote to spiritual practice, or in a practical project related to things mystical or intuitive. This trine blends with the Venus-Uranus square to favor decluttering closets, dressers, belongings that tie us to another, and old romantic dreams.

Tonight brings business opportunities in new directions, thanks to a sextile from Moon to Uranus in Taurus, sign of abundance. Knock on the doors.

Affirmation: I look with awe at the blessings that have filled my path and with faith at the blessings that will continue to fill it, now and always.

Saturday, August 3

Despite Moon’s placement in expressive Leo and today’s sociably adept numerology of 3, the transits favor inward activities and more intimate encounters.

Venus is approaching a quincunx to Neptune, fueling romance, imagination, creativity and fantasy and favoring heart-centered meditation or prayer, art and writing to the angels. We can declutter our visualization materials and create new ones for tomorrow’s New Moon.

Moon makes an early trine to Neptune, favoring spiritual practices or dream work. Soon thereafter, at 4:10 am (7:10 ET), she enters Leo. If we’re up for it, we might make love or gather images for a New Moon vision board.

About an hour later, Moon opposes Pluto, an intense aspect that lacks social graces but indicates that the time has come for emotional renewal. We can do emotional and spiritual healing, declutter, journal, research, shadow-work and art therapy.

These influences give a lasting flavor to the day, and we can continue to engage in activities like those above to prepare for the new cycle that begins with tomorrow’s lunation.

Connections with others could work, but the aspects involving mysterious Neptune and dark Pluto can open portals, so calm, quiet and inner or mental work are most advised.

Affirmation: My imagination is made of divine substance, and only good can come from it, now and always.

Sunday, August 4

Today’s numerology of 4, related to Saturn, infuses today’s Leo New Moon with constructive energy. At this lunation we can renew our efforts in something related to creativity, self-expression, confidence, fun, our descendants, or our legacy.

Exact at 4:13 am (7:13 ET), Moon sextiles Mars and Jupiter, the promotion planets. They both happen to be in loquacious Gemini, bringing fortunate opportunities to communicate and campaign for or promote something.

Both planets can be bellicose, and Mars makes a wide trine to Pluto, increasing their brawn, as does the sign of the lion. People may feel pushy and get intense about their viewpoints. If you feel inclined to fight or argue, choose another time for it, avoid distraction in media hype, and focus on what you can promote or teach.

But don’t go to the other extreme and hide away or couch-potato it. There are opportunities for progress that require us to seize the moment. This lunation spotlights activity, particularly in self-expression, communication, and what’s close to our hearts. Mercury in pre-retrograde shadow spotlights things we have begun previously.

At Leo 12-13, the Sabian symbol for this lunation describes:

AN OLD SEA CAPTAIN ROCKING HIMSELF ON THE PORCH OF HIS COTTAGE… The quieted mind’s recollections of crises and joys long past… The sea captain has steered the ship of his ego-consciousness through seas and storms, maintaining the integrity of his individual selfhood while in close contact with the collective Unconscious. Now retired, he may try to distill wisdom from his many experiences and from his victories over elemental forces. The ‘swing’ of the child-consciousness has now become a ‘rocking chair’ from which one can contemplate past as well as present scenes, gently moving as waves roll over the shore… QUIET RECOLLECTION.

At 7:23 pm (10:23 ET), goddess Venus shifts from the bright sands of Leo to the cold, dry earth of Virgo. We get pickier about what we love and how we use our resources.

Affirmation: Guardian Angel, please sensitize me to your guidance and move me to act on it, now and always.

Monday, August 5

After an intense weekend, a long VOC gives us several hours to rest and rewind, before Moon enters diligent Virgo, favoring attention to detail. With ruler Mercury going fully retrograde, we can revisit, review, reorganize, and retouch things we started previously.

The early hours give us Moon’s last playful window in Leo, favoring self-expression and socializing until 8:16 am (11:16 ET), when Luna goes VOC before entering diligent Virgo at 2:17 pm (5:17 ET).

This influence is great for tending the seeds that we planted at yesterday’s New Moon portal. The intentions we set and the actions we began or considered get a boost from renewed attention..

Venus makes a minor tension to Pluto, arousing passions and shedding light on shadows that may lurk in our patterns of relationship and values. This is a great aspect for healing wounds around self-esteem. We can go to therapy, journal, do self-dialogue, participate in a support group.

The best time for connecting with others is after 4:23 pm (7:23 ET), when Moon joins Venus in Virgo, a great combination for healing, building work connections, helping others, or spending time with a stable companion or partner. The lamplight of connection burns into the night, thanks to Moon’s late-night conjunction to Mercury the messenger, an aspect that also favors mental activities that are practical and independent like study, analysis, cleaning out the inbox, or follow-up on messages and organization.

Affirmation: I give thanks for the rich opportunities that flow for me, now and always.

Tuesday, August 6

Today’s warm, fortunate numerology of 6 combines with the practical dexterity of Virgo Moon to make morning good for pleasant, productive connections with a group or individuals.

We get the best of two worlds as the focused Virgo Moon carries the energy of last night’s conjunctions to sweet Venus and loquacious Mercury and supports communications, today’s number 6, ruled by outgoing Jupiter, offers charisma.

This window closes at 1:15 pm (4:15 ET), when Moon makes the toughest aspect, a square, to the feistiest guy in the sky, Mars. We might feel defensive or hypercritical, and so might others.

This pushy, picky energy can be obnoxious, but it has a certain mental vitality that can be used in decluttering our inbox or bookshelves and similar tasks that we tend to postpone: scrubbing the tub, cleaning the oven, recycling, throwing out old papers and clothing, cleaning the garage… If you drive or use machines or sharp implements, take extra care.

Later tonight, we get another good window for connection, as at 9:07 pm (12:07 am ET), Moon squares affable Jupiter, expanding emotional connections.

Affirmation: The true substance of this relationship is divine, and it works to benefit both of us, here and now.

Wednesday, August 7

Despite an emotionally stressful Moon-Saturn aspect, harmonies involving prosperous Jupiter and sublime Venus make today good for connection and success in self-promotion and relationships.

Moon in nerdy Virgo opposes demanding Saturn: we may be revisited by childhood programs of loneliness, guilt, or low self-worth.

Don’t let them hold you back. If we open to the radiance of Sun’s sextile to expansive Jupiter, it can bring a glow to our hearts and confidence to project or promote ourselves and our work or service. This lovely sextile opens doors, and a conjunction from messenger Mercury to sweet Venus facilitates pleasant connections. With both planets in Virgo, the best connections are those for service, healing, or practical progress.

We may feel freer after 8:27 pm (11:27 ET), when Moon trines liberating Uranus, breaking Saturn’s gray spell.

Affirmation: I am not trapped by situations or influences, I continue to move forward, here and now.

Thursday, August 8

We can make tangible progress, especially in intellectual endeavors, ideals, and people connections, thanks to today’s forceful numerology of 8 and an air trine from Moon to powerful Pluto.

Moon in Virgo goes VOC at 1:40 am (4:40 ET). At 2:31 am (5:31 ET), she enters socially adept Libra, making a trine an hour later to none other than Pluto the powerful in Aquarius. This air-sign trine supports renewal through intellectual pursuits, ideas and connections. Review something you started or had going previously that moves you forward—a political or altruistic involvement, friendships that resonate with your ideals and direction, a cultural or social affiliation or project. Revive the connections, speak your truth, offer and ask for support.

This aspect is also great for strengthening a coalition or succeeding in a cause for justice.

Affirmation: I am the strength that persists on my divine path, now and always.

Friday, August 9

Moon in Libra is emboldened by forceful Mars and expansive Jupiter to apply her talents and social dexterity and promote something, fight for a cause, or make joyful, constructive connections.

The best times to connect are after Moon’s trine to Jupiter, at 10:55 am (1:55 pm ET), until 2:45 pm (5:45 ET), when Luna begins a long VOC on a sextile to Sun. We’ll want to use this window, since Moon continues her VOC through tomorrow afternoon.)

With todays philosophic numerology of 9, Moon’s VOC in Libra is favorable for reading, esoteric study, working on forgiveness, and enjoying rich conversation.

Affirmation: No influence or situation can keep Infinite Intelligence from expressing itself through me successfully, now and always.

Saturday, August 10

Moon VOC in Libra offers a chance to rest, to enjoy friends, a partner, an art show or a romantic movie. We can rest and recharge in preparation for Moon’s afternoon dramatic entrance into intense Scorpio.

Moon makes the Libra-to-Scorpio shift at 3:34 pm (6:34 ET), giving us a short window to take key actions and connect with others before she squares Scorpio’s deep ruler, Pluto, at 4:27 pm (7:27 ET). This confrontational square may fuel power struggles and is best for independent activities like journaling, spiritual healing, research, major decluttering, or making a life changing decision. The best connections are with a therapist, a crisis-resolution group, or a coach.

Things cool down when Moon sextiles Mercury at 8:42 pm (11:42 ET), opening a window for deep, constructive connections.

Affirmation: My higher self naturally resonates with the higher self in others, and my connections are magical, now and always.

Sunday, August 11

We can make deep, delicious, empowering and constructive connections, thanks to Moon in strong Scorpio’s sextile to sweet Venus in helpful Virgo. Master number 11 also favors angel connections.

Moon in Scorpio fuels deep feelings, passion, and the courage needed for major change. Her morning sextile to Virgo makes bridges between hearts. We can strengthen our connections, find a new level of intimacy and, by reaching out to others, solidify empowering collaborations.

Both Virgo and Scorpio are good at rooting out issues to be solved, researched, or healed. We can make transformational change and set long-range goals in motion.

Hold on to the big picture and avoid tripping up on details.

Affirmation: I am not alone or without support, I am backed up by the creative power of the Universe, now and always.

Monday, August 12

A potentially constructive day, with Moon in powerful Scorpio making a trine to Saturn the worker in creative Pisces. Moon reaches her 2nd quarter; we can pause to tweak our progress on plans and goals.

Scorpio Moon pushes for transformation, and her early trine to Saturn helps ground this impulse in something related to work, creativity or, with the builder planet in Pisces, intuition, compassion, and the mystical.

At 8:19 am (11:19 ET), Moon reaches her Second Quarter. We can review our headway on the intentions we set at last week’s New Moon. Morning is great for reorganizing and building for change. It’s worth making an extra effort to use it while we still have Mercury in Virgo, earth sign of his rule.

The Sabian symbol for today’s Second Quarter Moon at 20-21 Scorpio says:

OBEYING HIS CONSCIENCE, A SOLDIER RESISTS ORDERS… A readiness to face the results of a refusal to follow the authoritarian patterns of an aggressive society… As a person finds [her]himself involved in activities which are traditional in his[/her] particular culture —and in many instances in all societies at this stage of human evolution—[s]he often faces a conflict between [her/]his own individual sense of value (… conscience) and the demands of society. The conflict may be most typical in terms of the armed services—thus this symbol. In it we find the individual asserting [her]his own values, though [s/]he cannot escape the consequences of [her/] his decision. In such a case [s]he has to be quietly ready to face these consequences, whatever the cost… Society in this situation seems to be all-powerful; yet the individual need not be spiritually bound, even if imprisoned. S/He still can display INNER FREEDOM and prove [her/]himself an ‘individual.’

Just after 10 pm (12 am ET), Moon opposes rebel Uranus, low on social skills; high on intuition, inspiration and healing powers.

Affirmation: I bless my goals as an act of freedom, now and always.

Tuesday, August 13

The constructive numerology of 4 helps us use today’s very important aspect, a conjunction between forceful Mars and Pluto in expressive Gemini.

At 2:01 am (5:01 ET) Moon in Scorpio goes VOC, entering outgoing Sag an hour later.

Luna’s early sextile to Pluto the powerful is followed by a square to Mercury the messenger, favoring effective connections and persuasive communications.

Assertive Mars is moving to conjunct confident Jupiter. This Gemini pair is unstoppable for promoting, selling, or fighting for a cause or for one’s beliefs.

Because Mercury retrogrades tomorrow, channel this energy by focusing on something started before. Take bold steps to expand activity in areas related to Sagittarius that require Pluto’s strength and Mars’ courage, for example:

• Teaching
• Retouching and re-publishing your ideas and messages
• Working on trade or correspondence
• Promoting a cause, product or service
• Holding a business meeting
• Lending or borrowing money
• Resolving a legal matter
• Retrieving data or connections
• Insisting on a long-overdue answer
• Learning

Avoid coming on too strong or letting yourself be bulldozed into doing or saying something. Be mindful, be discreet, and if necessary, back off.

Affirmation: Divine love speaks through me, and my words are charged with positive power, now and always.

Wednesday, August 14

The adventuresome numerology of 5 blends with Moon in explorative Sag and the perfection of the Mars-Jupiter conjunction to make for an exciting, horizon-widening day. 

Mercury retrogrades into Leo, reaffirming our need for self-expression.

A minor tension from sweet Venus to intense Pluto brings a note of seriousness. We want to focus on our passions, and may feel obsessed. We can direct this deep, feisty energy by promoting or campaigning for something we love.

Mars and Jupiter are in loquacious Gemini, so our efforts focus on ideas, information, words, and connections with those in our personal terrain or circle. We are impelled express something that’s been simmering inside for a while.

By late morning (early afternoon ET), Moon opposes the Mars-Jupiter conjunction, an aspect made more intense by an approaching square to tough Saturn. We may feel overloaded. The easiest time for engagement and connections is before 10:40 am (1:40 pm ET), when Moon opposes pushy Mars, followed by her square to demanding Saturn that can bring emotional discomfort.

Use these early hours to get to the fore, but first check for metaphorical safety exits and have a plan B just in case things get too busy, loud, or boisterous for comfort. If things get too heated, you can take some time apart, by yourself, and breathe deeply or connect with nature so as to avoid aggressive engagement.

Mental actions win over physical ones; choose your forum of movement.

A nighttime trine from Moon to Sun in vital Leo brings a resurgence of energy we can use to exercise, tweak travel plans or do creative work.

Affirmation: I bless the seeds of my intentions, that are taking visible form, here and now.

Thursday, August 15

Today’s numerology of 6 brings good fortune, protection and abundance. Moon in constructive Capricorn supports practical action to build, with support from Mars-Jupiter-Saturn.

Intuition is strong, with mental Mercury in quincunx to psychic Neptune and Moon connecting with both. We can interpret dreams, expand our creativity, do astral traveling, write to an angel or engage in a psychic reading or spiritual healing. To avoid later confusion, don’t make important agreements or sign commitments.

Thanks to an early contact from Moon in visionary Sag to brilliant Uranus in earthy Taurus, morning favors innovative action related to information, research, teaching, finance or campaigning for something.

With Mars in orb of his conjunction to Jupiter, we’re still on a roll. There’s a sense of urgency to expand the field of our self-expression. However, Mars, planet of movement, squares Saturn, planet of roadblocks. We’ve got one foot on the gas pedal, and the other wants to step on the brakes. At the moment it may feel frustrating. Saturn in mystical Pisces is making us pause, get grounded and readjust our goals in keeping with our soul progress.

At 10:51 am (1:51 pm ET), Moon enters practical Capricorn, supporting this review of our life and goals so that we can regroup and ensure that we are getting soul nourishment. We can redo schedules, declutter, set down guidelines, develop a balanced strategy and make sure we’re not biting off more than we really want to chew.

Saturn-related tensions can feel discouraging, but with applied effort they lift us to a new level of tangible results.

Affirmation: Nothing and no one can delay the divine plan of my life. My progress continues to unfold with perfect timing, here and now.

Friday, August 16

Still in the portal of the Mars-Saturn square, resourceful Capricorn Moon helps us hold to an even keel and stay on course. Today’s numerology of 7 favors gathering information to support our clarity.

With Moon in constructive Capricorn and go-get-’em Mars in square to wait-a-minute Saturn, morning is best for independent activities. We can take a walk, shut out distraction, clear our head, review and tweak our goals to make sure they’re aligned with our true priorities, reconsider our network, and get organized.

Connections flow better after 12:08 pm (3:08 ET), when Moon trines socially adept Venus, and before 6:51 pm (9:51 ET), when Moon squares tough Mars. In the interim she sextiles constructive Saturn, a stellar aspect for easy, practical contacts and tangible results. We might seek out an elder, a boss, a bureaucrat, a teacher or some other authority figure who can guide or support us.

Affirmation: Guardian Angel, guide me in clear ways that are unmistakable, now and always.

Saturday, August 17

Through early afternoon, today’s numerology of 8 and Moon in Capricorn support concrete progress. The later hours highlight creativity, research and spiritual healing.

At 9:51 am (12:51 pm ET), Moon trines free Uranus in abundant Taurus. Our intuition guides us to pursue more advanced channels of income. Luna later aspects Mercury the messenger: we can edit a business text or presentation and follow up on connections with elders, a teacher or for practical affairs.

At 1:43 pm (4:43 ET), Moon goes VOC on a sextile to imaginative Neptune. The VOC facilitates a time out, but the doorway of this sextile is magical. We can enjoy music, art, a romantic film, connecting with angels and spirit guides or our preferred spiritual practice.

At 2:45 pm (5:45 ET), Moon enters Aquarius. Make connections with friends or idealistic collaborators. Do this before 3:13 pm (6:13 ET), when Moon joins intense Pluto. This conjunction in Aquarius, sign of questioning, is a great aspect for researching something related to our freedom, politics, or collective concerns. We can also work on self-healing.

While this potent aspect brings courage for change, when it comes to interpersonal connection, its compelling intensity can be a bit much. Independent activities like armchair activism, research, or emotional or creative work are more favorable.

Affirmation: My day is under spiritual law, so it flows in perfect order, here and now.

Sunday, August 18

Moon continues in independent Aquarius, and mental Mercury squares Uranus, Moon’s ruler. Creativity and intuition flow but so do rebel-vibes, favoring independent mental activities until tonight.

Today’s transformational numerology of 9 sets an introverted, reflective tone that favors quiet time or service activities. On the portal of tomorrow’s Full Moon, emotions around our freedom are intense and, in the midst of aspects involving restless Mars, worker Saturn, progressive Jupiter and relational Venus, these feelings seem connected to diverse areas of our lives.

We are ready for change, and can use some time alone to pray, meditate and research our options.

The best time for connections is this evening, when Moon aspects charming Venus and charismatic Jupiter. We can go on a date, connect with friends, enjoy our love-object.

Affirmation: I am love, I am loved, I am loving. I allow the love that I am to go before me and connect me with the best and highest situations, now and always.

Monday, August 19

The planets seem to be holding a conference at this Full Moon, with major aspects that can push us to reaffirm our highest path.

With Moon in Aquarius, it’s time for release. However, it’s not the kick-off-your-shoes-and-play-on-the-grass kind of letting loose. A T-square involving Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars presses for adjustments and creative solutions. We’re have things to do and to say, but we have to get organized and release something in order to do it successfully.

This Moon can support the release, getting us out of a rut. However, we may feel overloaded and tempted to give up what may feel like an eccentric or weird path we’ve chosen. Don’t cave. Value what you’ve already been building and give yourself the encouragement you need.

Mercury closely conjoins Sun in radiant Leo, underscoring the theme of self-expression…

At 27-28 Aquarius, the Sabian symbol for this lunation:

A TREE FELLED AND SAWED TO ENSURE A SUPPLY OF WOOD FOR THE WINTER… Knowledge and skill used in its natural surroundings for the satisfaction of vital basic needs… the human capacity to prepare for the future and to use both physical strength and mental ingenuity. In meeting the hardships inherent in an existence close to nature, strength, efficiency and intelligence are needed, but they are incorporated in a life in which every act can be part of a harmonic and beautiful ritual permeated with deep significance… INTELLIGENT FORESIGHT.

Leave key actions and connections on hold during today’s VOC, which begins on the Full Moon at 11:26 am (2:26 pm ET), and lasts until 3:52 pm (6:52 ET), when Luna enters mystical Pisces. The following things are connected with this lunar sign, and somehow related to today’s major lunation:

• Connecting with our compassion, intuition, and empathy
• Contacting light beings for guidance and strength
• Attending a spiritual group or gathering
• Working on something requiring imagination, inspiration, creativity
• Settling a dispute with friends or family
• Resolving an inner struggle
• Reviewing a proposal, agreement or contract
• Cleaning out closets
• Getting rid of the obsolete
• Working on forgiveness
• Follow up with tweets or emails

A word of caution: the Full Moon accentuates psychic sensitivity. We’re still on this portal when she enters sensitive Pisces. Keep your feet on the ground and avoid mind-altering substances and being too easily influenced.

Affirmation: I’m divinely directed to persist in my vision, and I trust the power in me and with me, now and always.

Tuesday, August 20

Moon in sensitive Pisces spotlights mystical and creative activities. We can meditate on the issues that were triggered during the last intense week and underscored by yesterday’s Full Moon, which is still in force.

Today’s numerology of 2 is ruled by Moon, and likes hearth, home, and the company of dear ones. Moon in creative Pisces now opens our minds to visualize our options for the path we are opening, contemplating, or working for, a path elucidated by last week’s transits.

Meditate, pray, go on a shamanic journey, take a retreat, get a psychic reading, heal family memories or connections, work on something requiring imagination, inspiration or art.

Avoid substance abuse or allowing someone to drain or manipulate you.

Nighttime is a good time for work and promotional activities, thanks to Moon’s contacts to constructive Saturn, charming Venus, and coruler Jupiter.

Affirmation: Infinite Intelligence operates in all areas of my life, body and being, producing perfect outcomes, here and now.

Wednesday, August 21

On Moon’s last day in Pisces, intuition is high and we can apply it to enrich our self-expression, act on new financial opportunities, and reconnect with our purpose or mission.

Sun and Moon both connect with Moon’s ruler, Neptune. Morning and afternoon are good for visualizing, calling on the angels, and other intuitive, creative or romantic activities.

Contacts with others go best after 7:15 am (10:15 ET), when Moon connects with Mercury the messenger. Sweet Venus approaches a square to hot Mars, fueling romance and creativity and creating an aura of magic in interpersonal relationships.

At 11:32 am (2:32 pm ET), Moon sextiles rebel Uranus. We can move on forward-thinking ways to manifest our dreams.

At 4:02 pm (7:02 ET), Moon enters restless Aries, and shortly thereafter sextiles Pluto the powerful. Make decisions, work on trading, implement a tough measure, take the reins, collect a debt, work on your car or a short-term goal, cut through perfectionism to finish something.

Avoid: unnecessary fights, coming on too strong, and impatience.

Affirmation: What Spirit has started in my life, It works to consolidate, here and now.

Thursday, August 22

Moon in restless Aries can get things done, especially after Sun enters Virgo, sign of work, at 7:55 am. But it’s not necessarily work as usual: sexy Venus squares hot Mars, and Sun connects with passionate Pluto.

More excitement comes from Master number 22, which expands the reach of actions taken from a place of service. The Mars-Venus square is in Mercury’s signs, Gemini and Virgo, fueling mental attraction and conversations of all kinds, and making this a good day to exchange ideas and collaborate for solutions. Communications of all kinds can seem magical.

At 9:05 pm (12:05 ET), Moon sextiles expansive Jupiter. Our words can fly high and wide, in publicity, for a campaign or in mantras or prayer.

Affirmation: My words are divine law in action that transforms everything for the better, here and now.

Friday, August 23

A long VOC Moon in childlike Aries makes today good for having fun, while evening favors research, healing, sharing our ideas and connecting with people who move and inspire us.

Mercury’s sextile to leader Mars favors assertive communication to promote a cause, product, or service, enter a competition, resend a proposal or a CV, or contact a coach, athlete, boss or leader of some kind.

Moon makes an early sextile to ruler Mars, if you happen to catch it before Moon goes VOC at 5:44 am (8:44 ET), this aspect is great for promoting, competing, sales, or sending your curriculum or a message to a boss, coach, CEO or another way-opener.

Moon leaves her VOC and enters Taurus at 5:00 pm (8:00 ET). Although this is the sign of Luna’s exaltation, she squares tough Pluto, bringing us to see and feel the shadows. This can be great for inner work and spiritual healing, but relationships can be touchy at best. Wait to connect with others until 7:22 pm (10:22 ET), when Moon trines Sun and feelings become cheery and confident.

Affirmation: I invite the divine masculine to fuel and maintain my heroic impulse, now and always.

Saturday, August 24

Mercury the messenger is still in orb of a sextile to active Mars, favoring communications to promote something, or that involve leaders. Moon is exalted in Taurus; our actions facilitate lasting results.

Sensual Taurus likes the good life, and we can enjoy nature, share a sumptuous meal, show empathy, and renew a flame.

However, we don’t want to waste the support for success offered by today’s fortunate numerology of 6, a sextile from Mercury to Mars, and another tonight from Moon to builder Saturn. We can do good business, take care of our money, remodel our space or building, review our investments, work on efforts involving stability, security or protection or that require long-lasting results.

Affirmation: The power behind all creation is supporting me in all situations, here and now.

Sunday, August 25

Moon in abundant Taurus favors socializing or business. Afternoon and evening are best for independent, intuitive activities. Today’s numerology of 7 spotlights cognition.

Outward productivity and socializing go best earlier in the day. A square from Moon to dexterous Mercury favors mental work, editing, writing affirmations and talking with nature spirits. At 12:03 pm (3:03 ET), Moon trines sweet Venus in sensual earth signs. We can socialize and enjoy romance and sexy or warm cuddles.

In general, connections go well and are pleasant until 3:15 pm (6:15 ET), when Moon makes the first of several transpersonal aspects, joining rebel Uranus. There may be an emotional shake-up of some kind, but what will definitely get a jolt is our intuition. The cosmic roll continues into the evening as Luna sextiles imaginative Neptune and trines deep Pluto. These three transits make afternoon and evening best for independent activities in spiritual, healing, idealistic or creative concerns. We can also connect with angels or a coach or guide. The point is to lift our perception to new, wider horizons.

At 8:44 pm (11:44 ET), Moon enters loquacious Gemini, stimulating mental creativity and healing words through her contact with Pluto.

Affirmation: I praise divine love that new paths open for me and for my loved ones, now and always.

Monday, August 26

Today’s numerology of 8 supports tangible results in things we’ve begun previously, while Moon in wordy Gemini and a trine from social Venus to innovative Uranus reactivate previous people connections.

At 2:26 am (5:26 ET), Moon reaches her Fourth Quarter, beginning the fourth and final week of the lunar month: seven days to focus on finishing what we’ve started previously.

We can catch up on correspondence, messaging, calls, or letter writing, edit a presentation, find a shortcut, close a sale, study, enjoy word games, retrieve an innovative approach to renewing our love life, relationships, self-esteem, or financial productivity.

Avoid getting distracted or scattered, making superficial assessments, trying to manipulate, con men, and gossip.

The Sabian symbol for 3-4 Gemini says:

HOLLY AND MISTLETOE REAWAKEN OLD MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS… A longing for the pre-intellectual state of consciousness… The intellect ruled by the ego has taken all that had been seen by the translucent mind (the ‘glass-bottomed boat’) and has given it a logical, rational form. Yet old memories of childhood and its naive faith sometimes make their way into the consciousness. They are aroused by what remains of the ancestral images that once had great vitality and power (mistletoe was sacred to the Druids). The holly with its brilliant contrast of red and green recalls a more primitive and magical sense of color, as exemplified in Tibetan art. A nostalgia for more natural and feeling-oriented values tends to lead to a movement of protest — thus, to the intensification of the emotions in the individual personality, or to the Romantic Movement after the post-classical and post-rationalistic European period… a resurgence of deeper values and aspirations which had been forced back into the collective unconscious. What is stressed here is the value of tradition-based archetypes during the process of ‘discovery,’ a RETURN TO THE SOURCE. The contact with archetypes may nevertheless lead to explosive situations.

Affirmation: Angel of renewal, please lift obsolete situations from my life and fill it with true connections and true prosperity, here and now.

Tuesday, August 27

Connections and communications can go great, thanks to Gemini Moon’s smooth transits. Venus trines Uranus: we’re ready for new ways of loving, collaborating, and prospering.

The Venus-Uranus trine also enhances creativity. Don’t resist a sudden shift; it’s freeing us to a higher path.

This morning, knock on doors and share ideas. Moon’s aspects to expansive Jupiter and ruler Mercury bring success in connections, teaching, publishing, promotional activities, and transmission.

At 5:00 pm (8:00 ET), smooth talk runs out as Moon joins tough Mars. We are mentally restless, but may lack finesse. Play word games, clean the oven or the fridge, mend clothes. Be mindful if using sharp things (including your tongue) or machines. Avoid arguments and petty criticism.

Just after midnight, Moon goes VOC.

Affirmation: My good is not static, and I allow it to flow and grow in new ways now.

Wednesday, August 28

Venus, still in conjunction with rebel Uranus, continues with her cosmic adventure, opposing mystical Neptune and moving to trine alchemical Pluto. The goddess of love, manifestation, and finance fuels our creativity, as does Moon in Cancer, and lifts our love nature to a higher frequency.

Today’s numerology of 1 moves us to act, and the Venus connections ignite our charm and free our love and creativity to a more empowered level of experience. Artists can unfold a new level of expression, and adepts can activate their connections with cosmic beings and love energies.

All of us are somehow moved to let go of the lower octave of Venus (petty, envious, vain and indolent) as we release, forgive, and move onto a new level of confidence and bravado.

Follow through with commitments and end toxic cycles so you can enjoy the benefits of this recodification of relationship energy. If you do creative work, leave your own, original mark.

Avoid alcohol, new commitments and situations that are confusing or oppressive.

Affirmation to heal addictions: Your true desire is for your good. Your true desire moves you to reject impulses and tendencies that don’t resonate with your good, with your wellness and with your freedom, here and now.

Thursday, August 29

With Moon in Cancer and Venus, goddess of love and manifestation, trining powerful Pluto, we can nurture new, more empowering feelings and directions in romance, social networks, creativity, self-esteem and finance.

We feel passionate about what we value, and can put that energy into reviving something that means a lot to us.

Moon in Cancer fuels nurturing attitudes. She trines Saturn the worker, strengthening us to reorganize our lives, straighten out our space, and get our feet on the ground as we reach for the stars.

At 6:23 am (9:23 ET), Venus leaves the arid confines of Virgo and enters the sweet space of Libra, sign of the love goddess’ rule. We are able to relax and enjoy others, our creative endeavors, and expressing our affections. This placement compliments Moon in tender Cancer, facilitating emotional connection and relating in general.

Affirmation: I am open to angelic assistance, and it pours like a river through my mind, my body and my situations, here and now.

Friday, August 30

With Moon in fertile Cancer harmonizing with transpersonal planets, morning is good for visualizing, contacting angels, and knocking on an innovative door. At midday, we can make a break for independent creative or spiritual activities. We finally get a Friday party night.

Moon’s early sextile to Uranus in Taurus supports unusual opportunities for financial growth. Also this morning, Moon trines mystical Neptune. We can connect with and listen to the angels, work on forgiveness, visualize or do something creative or romantic.

At 10:09 am (1:09 pm ET), the energy shifts as Moon enters warm Leo, 10:14 am (1:14 pm ET), and almost immediately opposes immovable Pluto. Feelings are intense and could be challenging. Attempts at diplomacy could give us the runs, so it’s better to focus on independent activities like self-healing, journaling, deep-cleaning the fridge or tub, declutter and recycling.

At 1:10 pm (4:10 ET), we get one of the most peaceful afternoons we had in several days. Moon in passionate Leo trines sweet Venus, arousing warm, sweet, magical and romantic feelings. Got on a date, with friends or just out to an opulent place by yourself to enjoy these vibrations.

Affirmation: I radiate love, and this energy attracts true contacts and situations to me, here and now.

Saturday, August 31

Today’s numerology of 4 is ruled by Saturn, the builder planet, which also receives a kiss from the Moon, making today’s Leo Moon easier to ground in inspired actions.

It’s Pluto’s last day in Aquarius before retrograding back into Capricorn, sign of mastery. Rebel Uranus is stationary retrograde.

We’re directed to reconnect with our uniqueness, and our attention once again turns to the practical changes we have made and how we can fortify or renew them.

Connect with collaborators, rediscover your unique voice, pour your passion into a creative or heroic project.

Affirmation: I am the power that collaborates with the divine plan, here and now.