Our astrologer, De Rui, tells us all about August
The individual and the group are the guiding themes this month. A cycle of experimentation began under the Leo New Moon at the end of July, highlighting our own creative flair and self-discovery. At this time, we are best served by channelling our inner light and being willing to step up and shine, even to the point of excess and grandiosity.
Humility and practicality are virtues that can be momentarily set aside, as group considerations give way to fiery energy that is not afraid of taking charge and a leap of faith. What matters now is individual action and belief.
During this portal, Mars travels together with Uranus along with the North Node in Taurus, indicating that the collective mood to act joins with the common desire to discard business-as-usual. Especially when it comes to the environment, our money, or peace and security, we are more than ready to see some concrete progress and break new ground. Surprises are possible, particularly in the opening days of the month. The shifts may not be entirely comfortable—and certainly, they won’t be for everyone—but they are likely to be for all of our greatest good.
On August 12, the Aquarius Full Moon will encourage us to take stock of just what ideals we share with others, and how the bit of the world we occupy could be made better. After a period of taking empowered, personal action, the waning part of the Moon cycle asks that we step back from ourselves to think about our friends, social circles, society, and perhaps humanity as a whole. How we contribute will be based on what we are uniquely positioned or equipped to do. If the Leo New Moon is about pushing out our individual limits, then the Aquarius Full Moon will be about applying personal power to the ideals we share with others.
In mid-August, the Sun and Mars begin to form a harsh contact that doesn’t peak until the start of the next moon cycle on August 27. During this time, egos can be sensitive and a competitive pulse beats more strongly than usual. Clashes between competing visions, or grand plans may break out. Never fear, because often those with something to prove are exactly the ones who will bring forward the future.
Read more: Tatler’s Weekly Horoscope: Week of July 31-August 6
The Month by Sun Sign
Aries
Honouring your own impulses and expressions this month isn’t likely to pose a challenge. The Aquarius Full Moon, in particular, could set a few things in motion in terms of how you want to make a difference. Friends and kindred spirits are plentiful at this time and can help clarify how you want to spend time or concentrate your efforts. Social events and gatherings can be more satisfying and harmonious later as August gets underway. Any presentations or public speaking or writing you are doing can be more successfully pulled off in the first week.