At the Sagittarius First Quarter Moon, integrate playfulness into your routines. Turn chores into a game, find buddies to join you on an outdoor adventure, and/or tap your sense of humor to lighten the load. Also, listen internally to what ignites your desire to help others. As the energy calms this week, move into a quieter rhythm. Welcome the joy generated in your dearest relationships. Rather than swimming toward a goal, float with social and universal tides. Practice acceptance in preparation for the upcoming Pisces Lunar Eclipse.
Hands-On Effort
On September 12, discuss your thoughts and then accept the taciturn vibe of the day. Hands-on effort communicates your intention better than talking. The natural buoyancy of yesterday settles into a practical and efficient cadence, especially if you respect your emotional limits. Should the occasion arise on September 13, receive any input from a close associate. Turning your attention to hard work proves to be quite effective. For impressive results, allow yourself to become consumed with the task at hand.
A Flow of Ideas
By September 14, make sure to act on the intention you set at the Virgo New Moon, no matter how small the step. A habit adjustment you sought to make feels within reach today. You may even catch a glimpse of what the change could bring. September 15 offers a spacious and beneficial flow of ideas, as the Moon trines Venus and Jupiter. Enjoy a new level of conceptual insight. You may feel completely open to external advice or instruction, or on the other hand, have no need for it. In any case, keeping your mind clear and receptive sets the stage for a healing opportunity. A surprising burst of emotion that ruffles the still surface of your intellect offers clues to a direction change.
Nurture Kindness
Reflecting on yesterday’s stirred up emotions seems mandatory as the Moon enters Pisces on September 16. You may feel more able to understand the unexpected appearance of such strong feelings. Your sensitivity also affords more tenderness in your approach with others. Accepting your own shortcomings holds the possibility for an unforeseen reconciliation. On September 17, contemplate how to nurture more kindness and care within and without. Call your spirituality into full view and ask yourself how to incorporate compassion into your daily practices at the Pisces Lunar Eclipse.
You may wake in a bit of a muddle on September 3. Neptune square Mars suggests that despite a strong urge for action, not much comes from forcing things through. Hasty propositions promise to fizzle out. It may be best to set aside individual ventures and instead join others in spiritual practices such as yoga or meditation. This also prepares you to navigate an old behavioral pattern that could pop up later in the day. Jot down unexpected insights on September 4. Let your inner musings continue until the opportunity naturally arises to connect with someone who crosses your path. Mars departs from jittery Gemini to enter the moody waters of Cancer. Put yourself on notice to pay closer attention to sensitive emotions floating just beneath the surface. Give yourself the gift of extra time as much as possible for at least the next two months.
Quiet Contemplation
With the Moon in Libra, it feels effortless to stay on an even keel on September 5. Enjoy pleasant exchanges and exercise your power of choice in simple matters. An easy benevolence continues to permeate the social atmosphere through September 6. Humor and affable banter supports a strong desire to include others and maintain a welcoming environment. On September 7, the mental equilibrium of the past couple days seems to evaporate, as a persistent insecurity reemerges. Moving gently toward the issue mitigates the intensity, so carve out time for quiet contemplation if you need it.
Installing Altruism
On September 8, the Sun opposing Saturn raises the issue of accountability. This likely refers back to the idea of installing altruism as a central component in your current work, plan, or project. Meditate on feelings that arise in this connection, though don’t brood on perceived failings. Keep your hands busy with tangible tasks to alleviate tension. Your attention turns more fully to your to-do list as Mercury enters Virgo on September 9. Notice what feelings drive your motivation and enjoy a welcome lightening of mood when it comes. Edgy wit spices up mundane matters. September 10 looks to be a day of cheerful engagement, including a brief interaction that corroborates a feeling of things flowing in the right direction. Revisit the spirit of your intention to contribute to the wellbeing of others. At the Sagittarius First Quarter Moon on September 11, inject a sense of optimism and adventure into daily routines.
Horoscopes for the Virgo New Moon
Use your Rising (or Sun) sign to read below for tips on setting an intention that supports optimum energy levels while invigorating spiritual practices at the Virgo New Moon.
Aries: Set an intention to commit to practices that support a balanced nervous system. Choose flow state activities that relieve stress quickly and effectively.
Taurus: Set an intention to view each day as a new possibility to calm and ground your nervous system through creative and joyful acts. Share newfound enthusiasm at social gatherings.
Gemini: Set the intention to find a deep sense of emotional grounding through your daily practices. Sift through unhelpful assumptions about your habits that affect your professional life.
Cancer: Set the intention to slow down and communicate in ways that increase your calm conviction. Express kindness rather than criticism, especially with close friends and siblings.
Leo: Set the intention to create kind inner affirmations that calm and settle you. Recognize how your humble approach offers a role model for others in their own struggles.
Virgo: Set the intention to recognize your physical body as a temple worthy of your careful and daily consideration. Contemplate how this self-compassion affects all of your partnerships.
Libra: Set the intention to acknowledge your profound connection with the web of life on a daily basis. Incorporate magic into your healthy routines.
Scorpio: Set the intention to nourish and calm yourself before approaching social situations. See how this allows you to offer your best self in service to your community.
Sagittarius: Set the intention to pause and check in with your mental and physical needs before launching into work. Let compassion generated at home flow into your professional life.
Capricorn: Set the intention to let your focus on details inform the basis of your life philosophy. Allow a flow of compassion to come through in your mundane communication with others.
Aquarius: Set the intention to include calming practices in your daily rituals and commit to them with intensity. See how they support your capacity for self-compassion.
Pisces: Set the intention to choose practices that benefit you and your partnerships on a daily basis. Keep kindness and compassion as a top priority.
A Last Quarter Moon signifies a time to let go of something in the name of growth. At the Gemini Last Quarter Moon in Virgo season, let go of frivolous talk and instead sift through mental narratives that impede your forward progress. Then engage in constructive and empowering conversations that inspire others to get involved. As the Moon wanes toward a new cycle, relax and watch what materializes from your intentions.
Keen Insight
A practical and keen insight emerges from an interaction that concerns an agreement in values on August 27. Like a beehive, the day buzzes with intellectual ideas and social banter. While the mood tends to remain light and quick, the power to act on your notions lies easily at your fingertips. Thoughts transfer readily into action. On August 28, what made sense conceptually yesterday doesn’t jibe with today’s emotional needs. This becomes abundantly clear to you as the Moon enters Cancer. As your intuitive antennae unfurl, your comprehension of the connection between a universal spiritual truth and a specific relationship issue increases. Mercury stations direct, inviting you to reflect on what you’ve learned about the link between gratitude and abundance lately.
Cooperation and Interdependence
On August 29, Venus entering Libra symbolizes a desire for equilibrium. Cooperation and interdependence take precedence in your connections with others. Accessible empathy supports your pursuit of inclusion. Venus trine Pluto underscores the enormous amount of power available through collaboration. Culturally, this may deal with the righting of social injustices. Allow and sit with the tides of your feelings on August 30. When the Moon enters Leo, question if you can detect an upswing in emotional energy. Reflect on your ability to be present with others and see how giving your full attention encourages positive feelings.
Unfinished Business
On August 31, exude a sense of generosity as you move through your day. Express creativity and joy in anything you take on. On September 1, step more fully into your sense of self as your mind and heart align. Uranus stations retrograde at 27º Taurus. If you have important points in late fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), you are likely in the throes of an extended personal change that may generate excitement or anxiety. Also, Pluto dips back into Capricorn to handle unfinished business. Pay close attention to shifts in your mood state for insights. On September 2, the Moon in Virgo returns your awareness to practical detail-oriented matters. Find your ground and set an intention to stabilize your routines. Make a plan for how you wish to manage changing parameters.
After the exuberant engagement of Leo season, Virgo returns the focus to practicality, productivity, and helpfulness. Coinciding with cooling temperatures and the harvest, Virgo seasons indicates a time to make preparations and establish supportive routines. In the Southern Hemisphere, it does the same, though marks the transition from winter to spring. In any case, Virgo reflects the need to nourish your body in the interest of sustaining your energy level for the hard work ahead.
Your Eating Habits
One way or another, all three Earth signs – Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn – pertain to the substance and processes of the physical body. Since Virgo refers to the digestive tract and its connection to the nervous system, this is an opportune time to scrutinize your eating habits. This includes not just what and when you eat, but your state of mind during meals. Tracking how grounded you feel after eating across the course of your day provides a useful understanding. You may even want to keep a food journal for the next few weeks to compare your perception to your reality. Rather than criticizing or correcting yourself, approach this analysis with the desire to be of service without compromising your health.
Virgo Season Overall
The Sun entering Virgo facilitates a shift to a realistic mindset about the immediate tasks ahead. The main stressor during Virgo season involves a conflict between the desire to expand in one realm while accepting limits in another. Separate worthwhile areas of learning and growth from dead ends and dogma by sitting still enough to listen to your own voice and evaluating your physical energy. Consider your ability to take in what people seem to be asking for in your important relationships. Set aside mental falsehoods of control and instead apply your keen insight to understand your own inner state.
At the Virgo New Moon, set an intention to stabilize the routines that impact your metabolism, especially eating, exercising, and sleeping. Mercury squares Uranus for the third time, demanding that you pay attention to what motivates or inspires you, whether through anxiety or excitement. Find a way to incorporate games, fun, and adventure into your daily exercise and nutrition. The struggle between emotional limits and the desire to increase your network seesaws in the background. Welcome a gift of calm resourcefulness that expands your reach more effectively than running around trying to prove yourself.
At the Pisces Lunar Eclipse on September 17, soften your scrutiny to refocus on your less tangible spiritual life. That’s not to say forget about bodily concerns, but rather let go of personal minutiae in favor of seeing the bigger picture. Many are suffering, unable to meet their basic eating, sleeping, or security needs. Keep doing the work of anchoring your own mental health which affects the collective experience whether you can see that or not. As Virgo season comes to close, adopt a curious, non-judgmental attitude to walk the path to empowerment. The Sun enters inclusive Libra on September 22.
Horoscopes for Virgo Season
During Virgo season, focus on nourishing your body and settling your nervous system with an eye toward finding a sustainable and realistic energy level. Use your Rising (or Sun) sign, to read what part of your life needs this gentle scrutiny the most.
Aries: Pay attention to the daily habits that make up your lifestyle. Respect the cumulative effects of your stress-relieving activities and lean into the ones that support your energy level.
Taurus: Steer away from perfectionism and organize your time to make room for unbridled creative expression. Take risks and play to release undue stress on your nervous system.
Gemini: Choose habits that support your emotional foundation. Ask yourself what activities ground and support you in maintaining an even keel despite changing moods.
Cancer: Commit to clear communication in all forms. Consider the messages you need to convey that support your effectiveness as well as your ability to remain calm and nonjudgmental.
Leo: Check in with the way you value yourself, including noticing negative self-criticism that dysregulates your nervous system. Recognize your work ethic that supports yourself and others.
Virgo: Make nourishing your body and calming your nervous system your top priority. Develop a daily practice of checking in with yourself before engaging with your partners in life.
Libra: See how your commitment to daily practices soothes and calms your nervous system. Observe the link between the food you eat and your connection to the diverse web of life.
Scorpio: Notice your ability to enter social and community settings with calmness. Take steps to eat well and ground yourself mentally before moving into the public sphere.
Sagittarius: Be sure to calm and ground yourself before each workday. Decide what structure and sustenance helps you maintain an effective and productive energy level.
Capricorn: Recognize how a daily practice of calming your mind supports your overall worldview. Eat and rest in a way that supports your receptivity, energy level, and efficiency.
Aquarius: Practice self-care by paying attention to your body’s messages when in the presence of others’ emotional issues. Eat, rest, and exercise in a way that supports healthy boundaries.
Pisces: Employ calming practices and nourishing meals that impact your partnerships in a positive way. Let these interactions help you determine your level of needed self-care.
At the Aquarius Full Moon, use the principle of non-attachment to stay centered while riding the rollercoaster of public and personal change. Witnessing rather than reacting to your thoughts enables you to stand in the strength of Leo season’s generous heart-centered perspective. In addition, tension between Saturn and Jupiter emphasizes the contrasting necessities of expansion and contraction. Watch for a tendency to expand beyond your limits for a person, cause, or belief. Embrace optimism but conserve your energy. During the week ahead, apply your individual passion to collective concerns. Reflect on the meaning of compassion and choose practical actions that support beneficence in others.
Collective Concerns
On August 20, the Moon in Pisces encourages a profound contemplation of what it truly means to help others without overextending, an echo of yesterday’s themes. Continue your meditative musings into the next day from personal and collective angles. Consider how humans fit into the web of life and events on the planet as a whole. Embrace a feeling of being part of something so much larger than just you. As the Moon shifts into Aries, collective concerns quickly fall away, enabling you to focus on your independent desires. However, an opportunity still lingers to examine the impact of your actions on your social groups.
Your Authentic Viewpoint
Your self-focused mood continues on August 22, though the Sun’s movement into humble Virgo directs your attention to contributing to others’ wellbeing. You may feel compelled to speak out on the behalf of someone who you see as a victim. Despite having good intentions, be careful about acting without consulting with those you have in mind. Listen before voicing your outrage. On August 23, enthusiastic emotions drive persuasive actions. Converse with others while holding the intention to mend broken fences. Your thoughts and feelings connect easily today, creating an avenue to share your authentic viewpoint. The Moon entering stable Taurus calms and grounds your motives into realistic channels. Stay alert to unexpected insight.
Decisive Action
On August 24, offer a listening ear without hesitation. What you hear likely can be turned into a course of decisive action. Enjoy a grounding walk in the woods. Your serenity may encounter some buffeting on August 25, as your mood and mind separate over the desire for tranquility versus the need to know. Embark on a solo endeavor to sort yourself out before a social hangout. Go to bed early for best success at a restful night. On August 26, your restless excitability conflicts with work obligations. Engage your sense of curiosity to motivate the implementation of your work plan at the Gemini Last Quarter Moon.
Horoscopes For the Aquarius Full Moon
The Aquarius Full Moon lights up a place where you hold a calm, collected vision. From this vantage point of keen intellectual clarity, observe the gift of your generosity and choose how you want to apply your passion to network with like-minded others. Use your Rising (or Sun) sign to read where in your natal chart this takes place.
Aries: Step back to witness the effects of your creative self-expression on your community. Notice a change in your attitude towards your self-worth and/or financial resources.
Taurus: Take what you have learned about yourself in the context of your family and channel it into your professional life. Embrace a major change in how you see yourself.
Gemini: See how recent learning from your communication and/or your siblings adds to your wise worldview. Notice the change that has come from addressing subconscious issues.
Cancer: Observe how navigating difficult relationship issues with others has impacted your self-esteem. Notice how your experience of community has changed recently.
Leo: Witness yourself through the lens of how your partners in life see you. Notice how change in your professional life has altered the way you view yourself in partnership.
Virgo: Examine the way your daily routines and lifestyle reflect the light that emanates from the unseen places in your psyche. Notice the way your life philosophy has changed.
Libra: See the gift of space that comes from your creative pursuits and how it affects your role in your community. Notice the way your ability to set boundaries has changed.
Scorpio: Embrace the clarity at your core that allows you to direct passion into your public life. Notice the change in the way you handle your partnerships.
Sagittarius: Embrace the mental stimulation that learning provides you with and how it impacts your life philosophy. Notice how big changes in your daily routines affords this expansion.
Capricorn: Appreciate the value you offer others with clear eyes, particularly the light you shine into other’s difficulties. Notice the big change in the way you offer love to others.
Aquarius: Celebrate your natural ability to see the big picture and the way it lights up your partnerships. Notice the big change that has happened in your personal foundation recently.
Pisces: Look deeply into your subconscious and see the way this wisdom affects your daily life. Notice the big change in the way that you communicate your needs.
Always a crossroads, a waxing half-moon cues a time to make consequential decisions. At the Scorpio First Quarter Moon, tune into elusive feelings that hang in the shadows of your awareness. Use a gift of keen emotional sensitivity to excavate and divulge the vulnerable feelings that you typically work hard to hide. Then, in the bighearted spirit of Leo season, express the fruits of your inner journey without being shy. As the week unfolds, enjoy the animated expansiveness of collaboration, though prepare to encounter natural limits. Limits may come in the form of ego checks, reminders to avoid dramas of your own making, or something you simply need to deal with.
Magnification of Actions
The Scorpio Moon continues to dredge up emotional detritus until it lands in Sagittarius on August 13. As the mood lifts, so do the chances of empowering others with your vision. Let healthy practicality contain preposterous proposals. At 11:21am ET on August 14, Mars connects with Jupiter to symbolize the maximum magnification of actions. Use this contact to take a step that expands the reach of your constructive plan. For instance, you might schedule a conversation with a business coach or discuss your aging parents’ needs with a sibling. The Moon’s movement today echoes this expansive signature and also foreshadows bumping up against realistic limits. Mercury crosses backwards into Leo, inviting you to reflect on your intentions.
Hard Limits
Energy runs high at first on August 15. Sidestep a rabbit hole by refusing to get pulled into insincerity or trickery. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. At the same time, heart-centered optimism creates space for healing. The Moon shifting into Capricorn turns your attention to serious or professional matters. On August 16, accept cold hard limits with as much grace as you can muster. Mars square Saturn indicates areas that lack accountability or plausibility, routing out rogues and dreamers alike. Staying in integrity with your personal truth supports a feeling of flow in your relationships. Let limits provide backbone and stability, rather than containment and constriction.
Loyal To Your Inner Essence
Start the day on August 17 with a moment’s affirmation about your best use of energy. If you feel moody, ask yourself if you’re resisting something inevitable and adopt a more pliable stance while being kind and forgiving. The Moon entering Aquarius liberates you from solemnity so you can enjoy socializing in good company. On August 18, resist the tendency to be rash or impulsive as Mercury squares Uranus. Stay loyal to your inner essence rather than to fleeting thoughts or dogmatic beliefs. At least attempt to understand other points of view, even if they are radically different from your own. It could be helpful to think back to a related realization that occurred at the Capricorn Full Moon on July 21. Clarity arrives in many forms on August 19. Take care of personal relationship needs first. Maintain an air of objective curiosity about your own reactions. As the Moon waxes to full, use your observational powers to examine your capacity for generosity. Aspire to self-confidence over bluster, gratitude over displeasure, and audacity over avoidance.
At the Leo New Moon on August 4, identify what lights you up and then follow your enthusiasm. Discuss shared perspectives to magnify your willpower. Also allow recent revelations to inform the way you make your decisions. As the Moon begins to appear as a sliver in the western evening sky, continue to reflect on what motivates and inspires you. With both Venus and retrograde Mercury in Virgo, adjust your mindset to iron out the practical details of your desires.
Forgotten Inspiration
Mercury stations retrograde in early Virgo on August 5, symbolizing the need to turn back and retrieve some forgotten inspiration for your natural creativity. Rather than being something to fear, Mercury retrograde merely reminds the busy human race to slow down and return to those half-done projects. Give yourself permission to attend to something you’d like to finish and enjoy a sense of relief. On August 6, contemplate your mindset and notice unhelpful self-criticism. Practice releasing the thought and affirming yourself as many times as needed throughout the day.
Feelings of Positivity
On August 7, perceive how your seemingly small efforts contribute to the social ethos. Let any feelings of overwhelm pass as you tend to daily logistics and tidying up. The Sun interacting with Jupiter engenders feelings of positivity. Communicate your heartfelt desires and reiterate the ideals that keep you moving forward. If you feel an internal desire to help someone, let them know and keep it open-ended. The Moon moves into Libra on August 8, ushering in an even-keeled and equitably-minded mood. Observe the power of collaboration. Be inclusive though be careful to not give yourself over completely to others. Make space for your own contribution or opinion as well. August 9 suggests a day for brainstorming and animated discourse. Write down, sketch out, and talk to interested parties about mutual ideas. Think outside the box and don’t worry about the practical utility of your notions yet.
Unseen Possibilities
On August 10, you may awake with a fleeing sense of clarity about something that has been bothering you. The Moon entering Scorpio indicates a powerful temptation to chase down your elusive impression. Approach with curiosity while being sensitive to unseen possibilities. Consider what you learn as a tool in the toolbox for managing relationships. Keep it simple on August 11. Look out for basic needs and help out anyone who asks. Clear out a physical space to reduce mental clutter. On August 12, a deep feeling of kindness and empathy sits within easy reach. At the Scorpio First Quarter Moon, express your authentic heart-centered approach by acting on this natural understanding.
Horoscopes for the Leo New Moon
At the Leo New Moon, use your Rising (or Sun) sign to read tips about the sources of your inspiration. Follow your enthusiasm to clear the way for new opportunities.
Aries: Brashly communicate your unconditional love and love of fun, allowing it to drive your creative self-expression.
Taurus: From a clear and deep understanding of your own worth, radiate self-confidence. Generate a sense of ease especially at home and to family members.
Gemini: Share your natural curiosity and exuberance without hesitation, especially with siblings and those in your close proximity.
Cancer: Express your heart-felt values with a self-confidence that stems from a newfound understanding about your subconscious patterns.
Leo: Accept your ability to shine the light of authenticity from within that illuminates the way for others in your community.
Virgo: Allow your profession and public life to help you see your true radiance, removing any cloud of fear or doubt.
Libra: Recognize how your community inspires you and provides you with a source of perspective and understanding.
Scorpio: Pay attention to your level of enthusiasm while at work or in public settings, especially how the hidden intentions of others affects you.
Sagittarius: Notice how opportunities to expand your wisdom motivate you, especially those that come through your most important partnerships.
Capricorn: Recognize how you light the way for others in the difficult parts of their journey, especially through your ability to establish healthy daily habits.
Aquarius: Find your inspiration in the partnership you’re in, whether a marriage or a 5-minute interaction. An opportunity that expands your self-expression through a healthy risk beckons.
Pisces: Understand which of your practices inspire you the most and take advantage of this opportunity to anchor them into your home life in a new way.
At the Taurus Last Quarter Moon, release resistance to change by celebrating what you feel excited about. Apply newfound energy to accomplishing your task list. As the Moon wanes toward the end of her cycle, continue to add fuel to the fire that sparks your inner radiance. Pay close attention to what energizes you and then seek out more of that.
Feeling Completely Supported
Make sure you take some time to rest on July 28. With the Moon still in Taurus, get outside to listen to the sound of the wind in the trees. Lie down on a quiet patch of earth for an experience of feeling completely supported. On July 29, you may feel pressure to make key changes, perhaps along with some reluctance. The Moon’s move into inquisitive Gemini liberates you from the need to keep things the same. Positive social interactions galvanize you to more easily shift gears, provided you don’t overthink it.
A Gift of Healing
A trine aspect between Venus and Chiron on July 30 offers a gift of healing in regard to a highly valued connection or resource. Take casual conversations seriously, as they may contain important insights. Follow your curiosity to expand on an exciting idea. On July 31, if you awake feeling inspired, set aside time to investigate your line of thinking. Write it out and include potential co-collaborators. Say yes to propositions that enthuse you, especially those that support group interests.
The Demand to Evolve
On August 1, the Moon entering Cancer suggests tuning into emotional needs. Spend time alone to detect your inner response to external events. Calm your mind and visualize a subtle new direction. The square between Uranus and Venus on August 2 indicates waking up to a blatant truth in one of your partnerships, which may include a financial shake-up. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it does represent the demand to evolve. Drop brittle expectations in favor of flexibility. Examining your responsibilities supports you in determining what boundaries to set. Listen to your intuition.
A Source of Self Understanding
On August 3, stay connected to your protective instincts at first. Once the Moon enters Leo, the broody mood promises to lift, though not before you catch a glimpse of some compulsive negativity that permeates your perspective. Respect this as a source of self-understanding. At the Leo New Moon on August 4, take advantage of an opportunity that supports your desire to live in a more heart-centered manner. This helps you plant a seed for deeply authentic connections with others.
After the previous sign of Cancer’s careful tending to feelings, the fixed fire sign of Leo blazes with the genuine self-expression that captures hearts and minds. Leo season encourages creative adventure, open-hearted generosity, and total engagement. In an unusual twist, this Leo season sends you on an interior errand to perceive the seeds of your radiance, those vital sources of your inspiration.
Live From Your Heart
In astrology, Leo relates to the Sun, the center of our solar system. With this association, Leo refers to centering, the simple practice of calling back your scattered energy. This coalescing of your inner light allows you to live from your heart. Leo also represents your creative power along with the self-confidence to act on it. Therefore, during this Leo season, reflect on your ability to show up for yourself and others in your life with warmth and grace. Ask yourself what enthuses you, what makes you smile and glow, and express gratitude for those experiences or people.
Leo Season Overall
Leo season begins with the Sun opposing underworld gatekeeper Pluto, signifying the need to identify the core principles that make you feel excited, joyful, and alive. It is often those close encounters with the dark and the difficult that remind us of what is most important in life. This also comes with the impetus to act on what you discover. Your willingness to embrace this lesson reveals a doorway towards something new, like a repolarization of priorities or a dramatic change in behavior. Remain open to unexpected jolts and awakenings that regard your relationships and values. The Leo New Moon on August 4 suggests planting a seed to embed your heart-centered wisdom into your actions. Venus’ entrance into Virgo echoes retrograding Mercury’s insistence on humility and helpfulness.
The middle section of the season emphasizes expanding on shared ideas through collaboration and teamwork. When the season reaches its final week, the desire for expansion reaches its upper limits as Mars squares Saturn. You can consider this the first of a series of ego checks, as Uranus jolts Mercury and the Sun out of self-centeredness. Saturn opposing Venus symbolizes bumping up against the limits of emotional resources. All of this comes under scrutiny at the Aquarius Full Moon, with its interest in collective ideas that serve humanity. The season finishes with a deep meditation on the connection between compassion and suffering as the Sun rolls into Virgo on August 22.
Horoscopes for Leo Season
During Leo season, the Sun lights up the most radiant part of your chart. Using your Rising (or Sun) sign, read below for tips on taking advantage of this time to develop a deeper level of self-awareness of the light you carry.
Aries: Scrutinize what comes up during your creative pursuits. Express your love freely and unconditionally.
Taurus: Place your attention on your family members to develop greater self-awareness about your core sense of self.
Gemini: Pay close attention to how your express your core self through your words. Be present to what others are telling you.
Cancer: Evaluate the possibility of ego struggles coming from low self-worth. Recognize your star value and express yourself without inhibition.
Leo: Learn about yourself from your encounters with others, especially in one-on-one situations. You shine a powerfully radiant light for others.
Virgo: Examine the hidden lack of awareness which makes you your own worst enemy. Shining a light on your subconscious without fear allows you to illuminate the way for others.
Libra: Check your social groups and examine your reasons for staying in community. Ask yourself how supported you feel in shining your light outwardly.
Scorpio: Let what comes to light in your career illuminate tenets of your core identity. Ask yourself what affect your work has on your ability to shine a light for others.
Sagittarius: Let your inner light exude through your worldly perspective. Become more self-aware about the origin of your attitudes for new understanding.
Capricorn: Learn from your difficult interactions with others, as they serve to help you know what boundaries to set in your radiant self-expression. You offer clear guidance to others.
Aquarius: Look to your partnerships to see the way you shine into other people’s lives, with or without your knowledge. Stay centered in your one-on-one interactions.
Pisces: Use your routines to seek deeper understanding of the way you harness your light. Self-care is of primary importance for your ability to shine a light for others.
At the close of Cancer season, the Capricorn Full Moon serves as a benchmark for your emotional evolution. In light of this, review your bonds with others and refresh your commitment to your most important relationships. What previously felt befuddling now provides a sense of acceptance, helping you take greater responsibility for your actions. Acknowledge underlying insecurity to shed an old habit that bogs you down. For maximum mutual benefit, declare your earnest desires though remain open to a difference of opinion. As you let down your guard, feel separations dissolve and powerful new opportunities emerge.
Genuine Self-Expression
On July 22, the focus on the inner emotional world shifts as the Sun enters ebullient Leo at 3:44am ET. Leo season invites you to occupy space unapologetically with a flourish of genuine self-expression. The airy Aquarius Moon grants you wings of perspective, freeing you from the confines of earthbound practicality. This helps you see clearly into a relationship or financial situation that needs balance. Another clue arrives as the buoyant Leo Sun hits a snag by opposing Pluto on July 23. In essence, this contact requires a deep look into the struggles that ultimately inspire you to evolve. To gain a broader understanding of the issue, think back to January 20 when the Sun joined Pluto. Facing hard truths actually just shows you how to become a positive force. Avoid unnecessary aggravation by insisting on solo time to absorb what you learn.
A Dose of Precision
On July 24, resist the urge to overextend emotionally. You may need to be up front about your feelings in order to establish healthy boundaries. When the Moon conjuncts accountability guru Saturn, you’ll find out if you succeeded in advocating for what you need. With the Moon still in perceptive Pisces, go outside and let the natural earth vibrations wake up your senses on July 25. Yield to the irrefutable reality of all living on one planet together. When the Moon shifts into dynamic Aries, step into an opportunity to pursue a risky venture with confidence. Odds are good for achieving a measure of success in a normally daunting activity. Mercury moves into Virgo, adding a dose of precision and practicality to your aims. Notice and shed expectations for perfection.
Stay Connected to Meaning
On July 26, carry on in the same inspirational direction with vigor. In fact, let your high spirits expand and spill over into the relationships that engage you. Stay connected to the meaning that drives your efforts. On July 27, the Moon slides into silent Taurus to offer a sanctuary of grounding. When some persistent concern rocks the boat, rock with it to maintain stability. Your unflappability allows you to solve problems efficiently. As the Taurus Moon squares the Leo Sun, let go of the need to keep things the same. Instead embrace the possibility of simply being present and radiant just as you are.
Horoscopes for the Second Capricorn Full Moon
At the second Capricorn Full Moon, ask yourself what has changed in these past few weeks about the way you handle your emotions. Using your Rising (or Sun) sign, read below to tune into how you have stepped up to a new level of responsibility in some area of your life.
Aries: Based on your new depth of self-knowledge developed in your home life, step into a new level of responsibility in your professional work.
Taurus: Notice serious shifts in your world perspective that have occurred due to your willingness to admit to and speak about your vulnerabilities with your community.
Gemini: See how recent increase in valuing yourself allows you to skillfully engage with others on your terms, especially in public settings.
Cancer: Reflect on the growth you have achieved by connecting with others in a vulnerable and organic way. As you lean into compassion, watch your perspective on partnerships mature.
Leo: Commit to nurturing yourself through daily practices to continue your healing journey. Maintain simple rituals keeps you in touch with the mystic vibe.
Virgo: Reflect on how revealing your true feelings within your community helps you commit to regular play and creative time. Also feel the compassion that emanates from your partnerships.
Libra: Notice how listening to your intuition at work has helped you establish a firmer and more mature internal footing. Let a daily compassion practice become a matter of course.
Scorpio: Your authentic acceptance of others as part of your worldview gives you gravitas in commonplace communications. Let your creative processes provide a source of effortless flow.
Sagittarius: Evaluate how your emotional work in establishing healthy boundaries allows you to experience increased self-worth. What felt confusing now becomes a wellspring of compassion.
Capricorn: As you allow more vulnerability in your one-on-one connections, you step into a new level of maturity. Speak freely with the compassion you are uniquely capable of.
Aquarius: Your daily routines that support emotional flow allow you to see yourself as a spiritual being with a powerful purpose. Self-acceptance provides a new source of strength.
Pisces: What you have recently learned about unconditionally nurturing others gives you a new level of authority within your community. Compassion expands your reach in your life direction.
