August 2021 Astrology Forecast Summaryby Kerry ShamblinRead the detailed forecast at https://www.planetaryinfluence.com/forecasts/2021/AugAugust becomes a planetary balancing act, with forward movement and activation indicated by the planets moving through Cancer and Leo and with retrograde reticence coming from the outer planets Saturn and Jupiter in the opposite signs, Capricorn and Aquarius. This could result in a general feeling of being pulled in different directions due to transitions and initiations.During the first week of August, Mercury overtakes the Sun in the sign of Cancer and then moves to Leo August 8. The messenger and communicator could be a good intellectual counterbalance to emotionally charged situations. After August 8, Mercury joins Mars in Leo and receives the aspect of Jupiter until August 25. This is great energy for planning and networking.August 8 sees the Sun and Moon join for the new Moon in Cancer/Ashlesha. Mercury's proximity helps with emotional balance, but physical energy may feel depleted. The Moon waxes and joins Jupiter on August 21-22 for the full Moon in Aquarius/Dhanistha. This could feel like a ripening of work begun in the spring of 2021.Venus is moving through Leo and Virgo during August, with the creative influence of the Sun's sign hosting her through August 10, when she shifts to Virgo, Mercury's earth sign. Both of these signs offer a challenge to collective and social Venus, but either one can also be a spectacular setting for inspired Venus' creative potential.The Sun brightens his own sign of Leo from August 16 – September 16, joining Mars and creating a powerful, fiery scene. This is supportive for recreational activities, self-improvement efforts and solo projects or contributions.By August 25, Mercury crosses into his own sign of Virgo, joining Venus and adding some energy to her connective flow. Mercury's energy here is quite strong, being his own sign, exaltation sign, and currently receiving the aspect of an activated Rahu. From late August to the Autumnal Equinox, we should amplify Mercury's adaptive and cheerful mind as we adjust to new positions.Read the detailed forecast at https://www.planetaryinfluence.com/forecasts/2021/Aug