Mr Sunshine starts continues his journey through your 5th house of romance this month, and then moves into Virgo in your 6th house of health on the 23rd. Then your focus will shift from romance to work and health. As the Sun nudges closer and closer to Saturn towards the end of August, you may notice feeling held back, less enthusiastic than usual or even on a real go slow. Watch your health and take things easy for a while as you contemplate what work needs to be done to keep your office desk tidy and your health in check.
Pluto is very near the cusp of your 10th house so your career may be coming up for a complete overhaul. It is time to take stock of your career life and you may feel as if it is the most important time of your life. You may be compelled to achieve more now than ever before. Now is the time to re-examine how you would like to leave your mark on the world.
Be wary of connections that you thought were friendly which may turn out to be otherwise.
Taurus feels right at home staying home this month. Home is where the heart is and this month you will find great satisfaction around the home fires. Lots of nurturing and home comforts will suit you just fine. Later towards the end of the month, the Sun journeys into Virgo in your 5th house. Normally this would be a lets-go- party time. However with Saturn playing footsies with Mr Sunshine, it could put a damper on your fun and romance for a while.
You may also want to look out for sudden bursts of temper or taking part in malicious gossip towards the end of the month. Poiltely decline any invitations for an argument!
The Twins will have a lovely time gathering up new information this month and spreading the word to friends. The media will be of greater interest this month and it is likely that you will get lost in surfing the net or scrambling around lots of books. Remember to come up for air and do the stuff you need to do so we don't lose you amongst all your new knowledge.
It will be best to avoid confrontation on the home front as this is very likely to happen out of the blue. Try and keep your cool and breeze through any arguments without resorting to being stubborn or aggressive. It may be frustrating for you to hold back, however peace will reign in the long run.
There's a big line up of planets in Leo making their way through your 2nd house this month. This means your self esteem and personal finances will be in full focus with opportunties to expand your horizons. As the Sun moves into Virgo in your 3rd house you may start feeling like withdrawing from idle chatter with friends and associates for a while. Saturn will have an influence on this area of your life as the Sun meets with Father Time late in August. You may feel the need to reassess your friendships and how your immediate surroundings are set up. You may also wish to re-examine your mental patterns and how your mind operates on a day to day basis. What daily habits no longer support you? What is your usual style of communication and does this need adjusting? Other people may find it confronting when you make changes and this could challenge some friendships and relatives or maybe even your neighbours.
As Pluto is about to embark on a journey through your 7th house of relationships - you may need to take a big deep breath for a couple of years while your intimate relationships undergo a complete metamorphosis! You may feel this building up already as Pluto has been transiting backwards and forwards for some time. It will soon go direct however and make its slow and steady passage forward. If your primary relationship is well established and fulfilling, there may be an opportunity to take it to an even deeper level. If not, then it could all fall apart. Either way it is for the best as you will come through the other side, with a deeper understanding of yourself and what you really need in your primary relationship.
Leo this is your month! The Sun shines down on you and bestows its blazing beams along with a spectacular onterage of supporting cast in the Moon, Mercury and Venus. You will be at your best in your birthday month, ready to take on a new solar year. You may even want to consider having a solar return reading or report as a birthday present!
As the month moves on, venus gives your self esteem (and hopefully bank balance as well) a boost and then things sober up a bit as the Sun meets up with Saturn in late August. You will then need to work out what really matters to you. What do your really value? It could even be the case that you feel financially insecure at this time, so just take a good close look and work out what is real and what is simply needless worry.
August is a time when all good Virgos need to go inside and do some inner work. Through meditation or dream work, or maybe through psychotherapy, it is a time for getting in touch with your own subconscious goings on. Have a look at how your actions may be running in opposition to your inconscious intentions. We all operate at two levels at times. There is our consious self that operates thinking it is running the show, when all the time it is the unconscious having its way. Pay particular attention to childhood behaviour patterns that have outlived their usefulness.
The good news is that during the course of the month, the Sun will cross into your own sign, changing the focus to the outer self that is you in all your glory. You will be celebrating your birthday soon and this is a time for coming out from the dark and shining with the glow of fresh bloom. Also during this time, the Sun will co-join Saturn. The internal focus of previous weeks will now move to a more contemplative restructuring of a new you.
Libra, your friendships and the groups to which you belong take on more importance this month as the Sun shines on your 11th house. Friendships are a source of fun and joy and you will also be taking a look at your hopes and dreams for the future.
Later in the month, is a time for finishing up old projects. Rather than a time for starting something new, it is a time for completion of what has been your focus of attention. It is also a time for clearing away blocks that may have held you back from reaching your goals. Now is the time to make the effort to complete.
Scorps will have a focus on career this month with lots going on in that sector of life. There is emphasis on communications especially and a possibility of deception around money - so be careful!
It could be that an old love interest re-enters from stage left and puts the cat amongst the pigeons. This will provide an opportunity to heal some past emotional issues that will clear the path ahead.
The Sun is transiting through Leo which will make a beneficial liason this month with lucky Saggies. New opportunities could arise for overseas travel, or further advancement in study.
Career life may undergo a tug of war between wanting to forge ahead and yet being held back at the same time. Something unexpected on the domestic scene may hold you back or it could be a matter of your own fears getting in the way. If it your own fear, then take a good solid look to see if there is any real foundation for the fear. If not, then "feel the fear and do it anyway"! There is a chance that making that career move could give you the lucky break you have been waiting for with the likelihood of benefit, either financially or in your self esteem.
As the Sun transits your 8th house this month, issues around death and rebirth may be of interest. This is more likely to be an inner experience rather than a situation manifesting outwardly. You may be interested in personal transformation in some way or your sexuality may take on a new lease of life. Be aware of the possibility of sexual betrayal or deception involving a lover. You may have the urge to splurge on travel this month with itchy feet driving you to book an airline ticket. Enjoy!
There is also lots happening undercover for you with Pluto nearing the end of it's transit through your 12th house. It is nearing that time to let go of those old belief systems that no longer work for you. They are old hat and you will need to start thinking about re-inventing yourself.
Relationships play out on central stage this month for the bearers of water. Your 7th house is choc-a-bloc full of activity which carries over into your 8th house of death, sex and chocolate later in the month. By all means enjoy yourself, just remember to be safe emotionally and physically. There may be a tendency to be just a tad haphazard and it could backfire. Watch out for lovers who may not be all they seem or be able to deliver all that they promise. Be careful to avoid getting hurt.
Focus this month for Pisces people is on health and your work place. What is actually your responsibility to attend to and what belongs to others? Do you have a health issue that you would rather pretend just isn't there? So get active and look after those mundane jobs that need attention and have those health check ups you have been avoiding! Communicating with work colleagues could offer additional support this month in ways you didn't expect. You may also be prone to feeling down in the dumps, so engaging more with people around you may give you a lift. And always remember that for Pisces, mucic is food for the soul, so maybe a bit of upbeat music could lift your spirits.