AUGUST monthly insights
Listen in below for my insights on this month’s celestial shifts, and explore the rthyms of our collective calendar below for important astrological moments
Key dates for the upcoming month…
August 8th 10th: Mars in Virgo Opposes Saturn & Neptune in Pisces
This is a time when the cosmos asks us to pause and take stock. Mars in Virgo pushes us to handle the details, refine our systems, and “burn through” stagnation especially in matters of health, routines, and daily responsibilities.
But Saturn and Neptune in Pisces pull in the opposite direction, urging reflection, realism, and patience. It’s not the best time for head-on confrontations or impulsive moves. Instead, it’s a time to check that your foundations are sound before building further.
August 12th: Venus & Jupiter Enter Punarvasu Nakshatra Together
A gentle and expansive moment. Punarvasu, “the return of the light,” is a constellation of nurturing, replenishment, and restoration. With Venus and Jupiter together here, the heart opens and the social field warms.
This is a wonderful week to: Spend time with loved ones, Explore creative pleasures, Accept invitations to social gatherings or coffee dates, Try something new that nourishes your spirit. These benevolent energies won’t carry as strongly into next month, so let the warmth ripple through your connections now.
August 17th: Sun Enters Leo (Magha Nakshatra)
The Sun moves into its sign of rulership, and the tone of the month shifts. The atmosphere becomes lighter, more vibrant, and infused with fire. Magha, the royal constellation, connects us with ancestral blessings and pride in where we come from.
This is a time to stand tall, remember your lineage, and lead from the heart.
August 19th: Full Moon in Capricorn + Lionsgate Portal Activation
This Full Moon aligns closely with the Lionsgate Portal (8/8 energy), an annual cosmic window where the Sun in Leo aligns with the star Sirius.
The Lion’s Gate Portal is indeed an energetic cosmic alignment that peaks on August 8 (8/8), when the Sun in Leo aligns with Sirius (and Orion’s Belt). It’s widely recognized as a powerful time for manifestation
This portal spans from July 28 to August 12, with the most potent moment occurring on August 8th 22nd / 23rd: New Moon in Leo (Magha Nakshatra) Ketu’s Influence
This New Moon in Leo
carries an eclipse-like charge because Ketu is at the end of Leo, stirring karmic closures and soul-level shifts. It’s an invitation to release the past, step into new movements, and act on what you’ve been integrating during Mercury’s retrograde.
If you’ve been “in the trenches” doing inner work, this is where the liberation begins. Action is required—choose courage over comfort.
Mars in Virgo All Month..
Mars stays in Virgo throughout August, giving us the grit to work on the details that matter. This energy supports:
Organising your life and health habits
Clearing away stagnant energy
Making grounded, tangible progress on goals
Overall August Guidance
August asks for both discernment and daring. There’s a theme of closing cycles while seeding the next chapter with clarity. Honour the slower moments for recalibration, but when the fire arrives, especially mid-to-late month step forward with confidence.
