Your home life, living situation and family relationships are re-energised thanks to Mars in Leo, your 4th House, from August 8 – September 25. You may make a bold choice about a move, renovation or large scale decorating plan.
Mars visits Leo just once in 2 years, making the next 7 weeks a wonderful time to complete a DIY project, splurge on a new piece of furniture or move forward with plans to relocate. You may be ready to take action on plans you have been mulling over for some time, especially if you have grown restless with your current home and want to make a change or freshen things up.
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You may also take the lead in a family situation, or find your voice and speak up about what you want with relatives. Mars in Leo can gift you with courage and confidence to take charge in your domestic life. The Sun and Venus, also in Leo this August, highlight August 13 and 19 as special dates where unexpected and exciting decisions about your home are possible. You may need to respect the wishes of a partner, or make accommodations to keep a loved one happy around August 21, when the Sun in Leo squares off with Saturn in Scorpio.
New opportunities with dating and relationships are likely, and you may be ready to take things to the next level in a special relationship. Thanks to lucky Jupiter in Virgo from August 11, you have the next 12 months to expand, develop and grow your closest relationships. This special, once in 12 years cycle can bring happiness, hope and abundance, especially regarding love, children and any creative dream in your heart.
Jupiter in Virgo lights up your 5th House, which is associated with pleasure and contentment. While Jupiter is in Virgo, take time to do what you love with people who make you happy. Happy news or an exciting decision will be possible on August 26, when the Sun combines with Jupiter in Virgo.
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Pay special attention to the topics, themes or areas of life that start to show up – or open up – for you this August. With Jupiter entering Virgo a whole new chapter of life begins.
You’ll take your effort and desire for progress around these emerging topics to new levels when Mars joins Jupiter in Virgo from September 25 – November 11. In this period Venus will also visit Virgo (October 8 – November 8) tripling up the planetary emphasis on one topic or part of your life.
August is a big month where change and transition is possible, especially if you have a strong Jupiter themed chart (if you have lots of planets in Sagittarius or Pisces), or if you have the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) on the angles (including ascendant, IC, descendant or MC).
One stand out planet in August is Mercury in Virgo, August 7 – 27. This is an ideal period in which to organise paperwork, undertake any de-cluttering project, or reorganise and streamline your home or work space. Think recycle, re purpose or re-gift to get rid of stuff you no longer need.
Mercury will make 3 key aspects from Virgo. An opposition to Neptune on August 13 can fog facts, or make it tricky to finalise an agreement that relies on clear information. However, by August 15, when Mercury trines Pluto, an eagle eye for detail can help you take charge of information, dig up forgotten facts or take honesty to a new level.
The most productive and definitive aspect from Mercury in Virgo is a sextile to Saturn, on August 26. This is about making firm, fast and final choices. Any decision made then can be made with confidence, especially if you’ve been thorough in doing your research. Promises made then will last.