August Astrology Forecast: Fire, Focus, and a Fresh Start

Get ready: big changes are ahead.

August rolls in like a summer heatwave—bold, bright, and hard to ignore. With the Sun in Leo for most of the month and then shifting into Virgo, this is a time to balance creativity and purpose.

Big changes are in the air. There’s a Full Moon, a New Moon, Mercury going direct, and other powerful planetary movements that ask us to think bigger, dream deeper, and realign with what truly matters.

If you’ve been full of ideas or feeling off-track, August gives you a mix of energy and clarity—if you’re willing to slow down, listen, and move with purpose.

Major Astrological Events in August

• August 9: Full Moon in Aquarius

• August 11: Mercury goes direct

• August 11: Saturn sextile Uranus

• August 22: Sun enters Virgo

• August 23: New Moon in Virgo

• August 28: Uranus sextile Neptune

There are two powerful windows this month: August 9–11 and August 22–28. If you’re feeling more emotional or energized during those times, now you know why!

Big Picture Thinking: Envision Your Future

The first half of August focuses on your vision for the future. The Aquarius Full Moon on August 9 helps open your mind to new ideas. Aquarius is the sign of big dreams and forward-thinking. It reminds you to look at your goals and then work backwards to create a plan that makes them real.

Mercury going direct helps you think clearly again, while the Saturn–Uranus sextile brings a special gift: it lets you dream big and also stay grounded. You’ll find it easier to take creative ideas and turn them into real-life action. This is a great time to plan, organize, and get serious about building the life you want.

Turning Inward: Healing and Spiritual Growth

After the Sun enters Virgo on August 22, the focus turns inward. The New Moon in Virgo on August 23 invites you to check in with your health and well-being—not just physically, but also emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Then, on August 28, Uranus and Neptune form a sextile. This is a spiritual aspect that helps you connect to something bigger—through meditation, rituals, prayer, or energy healing. You might feel called to explore your beliefs, your values, or your relationship with the universe or divine.

If you’ve been questioning your direction in life or feeling stuck, this part of the month helps you see why. It’s time to let go of outdated beliefs or patterns that no longer match who you really are. When your inner truth is strong, your life begins to change in powerful ways.

The Heart of August

August brings a mix of heat and healing. The month begins with a boost of vision and creative power, and ends with a grounded call to focus and realign. It asks you to connect both to your heart and your higher mind. Whether you’re starting something new or adjusting a current path, this is a month for moving with purpose.

Let the skies remind you: your personal growth is not just a one-time shift—it’s a journey. Written in the stars, yes—but lived step by step, choice by choice.

May the stars guide your way,

Aleks