Monthly Astrology – August 2019 (English Version)

Written by Annemilk (Anusarva) 

General Forecast

Two new moons in August make this month to be more special and unforgettable. Insisting to do something we really care can let us understand the importance of power, and also the importance of being true to our real self. Mercury goes direct at the beginning of August. It has been retrograded for about 3 weeks. The period of Mercury retrograde let us understand deeply about what is real communication from inner self. Such understanding will guide us to start a new journey of life. Lives are vivid and active which make us enjoy every precious moment.

On the other hand, Jupiter will go direct in August. It starts to go direct on 11 August. Jupiter has been retrograded for around 4 months. During the last four months, Jupiter guided us subtlety to a strange but familiar situation of life. We need to learn how to deal with the challenge brought by life. At the same time we can explore the hidden strength inside ourselves. This can help to affirm life, affirm ourselves. We might not think that we can explore such a new area of life. When we follow our own rhythm to experience life, we have tasted the deepest feelings which make us to be complete. When Jupiter goes direct, we might have more insight about life. The most important is after tasting different experience and feelings, do you understand we are actually the creator of life? Moreover, Uranus starts its retrograde period in mid-August. This is a planet about breakthrough. What will be our breakthrough? Life is always full of uncertainties and unknown. During the period of Uranus retrograde, we need to learn how to let go something old, and let ourselves experience what is truth of life.

There is also a new moon at the end of August. The Virgo new moon on 30 August will stop the chaotic situation and let us move on in our own direction. Love and life are always correlated. When we can apply love in every step of our daily life, we can feel we are living in an environment where surrounded by love and support.    

*Important Events for August (Hong Kong Time)

1^st Aug　 11:12  Leo New Moon (Leo 8° 37’)

1^st Aug　 11:52　Mercury Stationary to Direct (Cancer 23° 57’)

2^nd Aug　 00:58  Venus Trine Chiron (Venus in Leo 5° 42’　Chiron in Aries 5° 42’)

2^nd Aug   18:01　Venus Square Uranus (Venus in Leo 6° 35’　Uranus in Taurus 6° 35’)

7^th Aug   15:32  Sun Trine Jupiter (Sun in Leo 14° 32’　Jupiter in Sagittarius 14° 32’)

9^th Aug   04:28  Venus Trine Jupiter (Venus in Leo 14° 31’　Jupiter in Sagittarius 14° 31’)

11^th Aug  21:58　Jupiter Stationary to Direct (Sagittarius 14° 30’)

12^th Aug  07:43  Uranus Stationary to Retrograde (Taurus 6° 37’)

15^th Aug  20:31  Aquarius Full Moon (Sun in Leo 22° 24’ Moon in Aquarius 22° 24’)

18^th Aug  13:19  Mars enter Virgo

21^st Aug   17:07  Venus enter Virgo

23^rd Aug   18:03　Sun enter Virgo

25^th Aug   01:05  Venus conjunct Mars in Virgo (Virgo 4° 8’)

26^th Aug   23:39  Venus Trine Uranus (Venus in Virgo 6° 32’　Uranus in Taurus 6° 32’)

28^th Aug   18:53  Mars Trine Uranus (Mars in Virgo 6° 30’  Uranus in Taurus 6° 30’)

30^th Aug   11:15  Sun Trine Uranus (Sun in Virgo 6° 29’  Uranus in Taurus 6° 29’)

30^th Aug   18:38  Virgo New Moon (6° 47’)

Aries                                                                                                       

It is natural to have fear when you need to express your ability in a strange area. But you are actually belong to this new and strange area. Therefore you need to express your potential totally and then you can transform fear to excitement. You are inborn with attractiveness and charm so you do not need to draw attention from anyone. You will attract someone who admire you. And these changes can help you adapting to a completely new environment. If you cannot handle the new situation with some old ways, it is time to express your creativity to solve problems. You can also find your new direction by changing your habits. You are transformed again, and the past is already gone.

Taurus

When your inner tension came to surface, you found you have suppressed your feelings for so long time. You want to protect something very important for you. But when protection becomes defence, you will block the energy flow with people who are important to you. You need to understand courage from your heart. Courage can help you to open another page of life. Defence and fear made you live in the past. Where do you want to go? And how to be your real self? This is a critical month for you. Because you will change your life by making conscious decision. Future is not very far away, and the present is not so difficult. Just take it easy!  

Gemini

If mind and thoughts can change anything, do you feel you are just wake up from a dream? Luckily you are always surrounded by love and blessings, and you have made lots of breakthrough in your life. You may need to understand more about yourself and people around you. Because you will know how they are empowering you. Success and failure are not defined by outsiders. If you look at yourself in a very different way, you will change in a significant way. Although you think some “truth” cannot be changed, you may need more space to think about what is “truth”. You can only find the answer from your heart. When you look at something around you, you will find the most important things are always there. Any changes can arouse fear. But not to change does not mean fear is not here. When you feel deeply about fear and darkness, you can also go beyond these blockages. Finally you will receive the eternal blessings from the existence.    

Cancer

Love and balance is the status you look for. When you can confirm this is the true desire from your heart, you will reborn with this peaceful energy. Acceptance and love are something natural. You just need to live naturally and you feel what your real needs are. There are lots of issues happened in the past which are not so easy to let go. But it is the time to move on. How can you tell the others you are your own self? This is the power from the nature and you will know how to navigate yourself in a new way. Which direction is suitable for you? And what will happen in your future? You do not need to think too much about these questions. Because you have already chosen a new path for yourself. 

Leo

You have an unforgettable birthday. And you know living in a simplest lifestyle is always the best. It is not easy to be peaceful in the storm, but it is also not difficult as you think. Enjoy every moment in your life is the best time you have. You can gain happiness and also wisdom. However if something happened in the past comes up again, you need to find out what are the feelings you cannot let go. Living in the past would not bring you more joy and happiness. You just need to live in a balancing and relaxed way. The most important is do you enjoy your current situation? Do you enjoy different moment in your life? The new stage will come if your attitude towards life change in a significant way.

Virgo

Although there are lots of events disappoint you, you still can be relaxed to face different challenges in your daily life. Therefore you can always taste your own happiness. You may think you cannot change anything now. But if you accept this is just a slow progress of your own transformation, you will gain inner wisdom. Broaden your horizons, listen to different point of views can let you understand what possibilities are. You do not need to restrict yourself. Any changes can let you know who will be the most important in your heart. Also how the moment is become precious in your daily life.

Libra

Networking is very important to you. Your social circle and personal relationship are now transforming significantly in an unknown direction. It is also a new challenge for you. But the most important is you need to stay centered in your own space. When you keep connecting with people around you, you may forget about caring yourself. You do not need any reasons to do something you like. You just need to enjoy the time for your own self. This can help you to be relaxed. Your energy will also change. The most important is this change can attract people who have the same mind and quality with you. Your network, visions and wisdom will grow in an unpredictable way.

Scorpio

Work and career are totally different. You understand about this. You realize your desire of career now. But are you really on your career path if you continue working on this current job? How to make a clear decision in the current situation? If you did not think about what is achievement in your work, will you set a clear target now? You need more passion in your work. Passion can let you experience the sense of satisfaction on work. This can help you to affirm your position in your industry. And you will be clear about your direction in career. What do you really want to achieve? All the things you need is your passion and life energy.

Sagittarius

It seems you have experienced the energy of power in a unique way. You are also strengthened by your own experience. When you have experienced something very different in your life, you have started your new journey and vision. How to transform love and hate to courage? This is a very exciting experience. Mercury starts going direct at the beginning of August. You will realize what effort have you put in your life. Something hidden will be exposed to the surface, which help you to go to a new stage of your life. When Jupiter goes direct, you will find you have learned from the past, and all the new exciting experience is well-designed for you. You are just heading to a brand new journey in your life.

Capricorn

Love and freedom are some mystery. When you start to know how to accept your inner needs, you can taste the juice of love and freedom. You have to make a balance between you and the others. Changes and communication are also needed. You may feel disappointed when you see the reality, but new visions can bring you new opportunities. Right or wrong are not important as you think. Why do not enjoy the precious moment you have? This is also the critical point of reborn. Moreover, you can leave your comfort zone when you enjoy the unforgettable moment in your life. Let go your expectation and open your heart, you can taste the sweet nature of human life. 

Aquarius

Life and work is always connected. When you can experience the sense of satisfaction in your work, you will devote yourself in your position. It is easy to make a balance in your life. However, if you now realize you could not make a balance between life and work, and also you are annoyed by different stuffs of the others, it is time to be honest to yourself. Stand for our own self does not mean you need to reject others. You will not be isolated by the others too. When you can be your true self, you will shine with your unique light. The most important is to know what your new direction is, and to discover the blind spot on your mind which block yourself to understand what truth is.

Pisces

Your traditional ruler Jupiter will go direct in August. You will find you have underestimated yourself. New tasks on your work may make you feel excited but also fear. Your social circle has been changed in an amazing direction. You will be excited when you have got something new in your life. You can connect many people in your life. Although you may not understand why there are some people and issues are always annoying, it seems you can be open-minded to look at some new people and new issues. Finally you will be clear how the existence has arranged the best experience for you.