Starscope for Today’s Living
August will be an interesting month, with the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars all spending time in glorious Leo. You can make this a period of great creativity, as all these planets stimulate not only your libido, but also your desire to have fun and to express yourself. You’ll think about a variety of things in August, as the mental planet, Mercury, visits three signs: Cancer, Leo, and Virgo.
You will have to be patient in August, as five planets spend time in the retrograde mode. Don’t worry if things move more slowly than you want. You can use the extra time to review, rework, redo, or refine your ideas or your work. Think of this retrograde period as the universe giving you a second chance.
When August arrives, the Sun, Moon, Venus, and Mars are in Leo, drawing attention to the area of your life associated with that sign in your chart. You want to relax and just be yourself. You may seek fulfillment in vacations, outings, creative activities, or love affairs. If you are a parent, pay close attention to your children and what they are doing.
As August progresses, and first Mars on the 18th, then Venus on the 21st, followed by the Sun on the 23rd, and Mercury on the 29th, enter Virgo, your interest shifts toward matters related to the area of your chart affected by that sign. The Virgo influence calls attention to shortcomings and imperfections. This can be
