A Full Moon in Aquarius (19^th) changes the mood a little, helping us notice what’s important to us and our circle, and what we might need to stand for. Be advised to prioritise in order to keep the peace and unity flowing. On the 22^nd, Virgo season starts which is a phase of self improvement, good health, detoxing, getting back to basics, enjoying a life of fulfilment and wellbeing. Maybe, once upon a time, that sounded dull but, these days, it sure sounds good! Enjoy the summer in August and start to turn an eye towards autumn. Not long now until spooky season…

ARIES

Five of Swords, Death, The Emperor

A powerful month ahead in which you take control of a simmering tension or conflict. Drag it all out into the light, let it burn up and die out, and then heal. You are sick to death of the in-fighting, sniping and walking on eggshells. It’s not in your nature to pussyfoot around things. The Five of Swords sees you calling out this atmosphere and dynamic. The Emperor sees you leading the way and urging the participants to express themselves fully, get things off their chest, and be honest. This could be linked to family, work, or friendship circles. It has dragged on for a few months.

Death is the killer card, so to speak. This will all flare up, burn brightly, and then turn to ash. All the negativity will fade, to be replaced by calm, understanding, and a desire (from all) to move on. Change will unfold because the things that created this will have to be tackled. Positivity will flow again. And it’s kinda down to you, Aries. Well done.

TAURUS

The Moon, Six of Wands, Five of Wands

You’re in one of your deep analysis phases, trying to turn a negative into a positive, or at least a lesson that you can use in the future. You like these kind of mental gymnastics, and you’re very good at it (I go to Taureans for all my life advice).

The Five of Wands sees you feeling unsettled or rattled by something. It’s a negative. It bothers you. The Moon shows there is something about this that you feel fiercely you need to get to the bottom of. All is not as it seems. You don’t have the full picture… and you want it! Fathom, puzzle, question, challenge, discern, validate and probe.

The Six of Wands sees you emerging from these deep tunnels bearing a new treasure! What you uncover and realise here will be incredibly valuable personally; something you can actually use. It will change your fortunes too, igniting a winning streak of at least 6 weeks.
So, notice where you’re feeling irritated or disturbed, lean in and find out why, and use whatever you find. This process is going to be interesting and rewarding, with a glittering prize at the end of it!

GEMINI

Eight of Coins, Eight of Cups, Six of Swords

Geminis do everything – everyone knows this. The Eight of Coins sees you beavering away, as usual, on about a million different projects, roles, and ideas. Being busy is just a default in your realm, and it usually works for you. However, something is NOT working in the mix right now. This August, weed out the imposter, the dud, the non-starter, and ditch it.

The Eight of Cups shows you probably already know what it is, and have been in a pleasant phase of denial about it. But you’re just wasting precious time and brainpower. Stop making excuses and acknowledge the truth of this. The Six of Swords sees you easily, happily, in a very Gemini manner, moving on like nothing happened. You are very good at ghosting… And this ‘thing’ is going to experience that! Let go of what is not working in your realm.

CANCER

Four of Cups, Temperance, The Hanged Man

Your sign is passive. You are incredibly patient, watchful, observant, and guarded, sitting in your crab shell, safe and protected, letting people show you what they’re all about. This card trio feels very much like that side of your personality, so you will be firmly in that mode this August. Watching, waiting and anticipating.

The Four of Cups shows a ‘meh’ mood has crept in. You feel a bit lacklustre and bored. The Hanged Man reveals the summer malaise of not really wanting to put much effort into anything, and just kinda’ swinging a while, letting things be, sitting back and watching life unfold around you. It’s amazing how much happens without you actually doing anything!

Temperance shows this ‘time out’ is because you’re deeply processing stuff. You are, unconsciously, working out how you feel about life, what’s next, and where you energy deserves to be invested. By month end, a truly bright idea will emerge and you will immediately FEEL what’s the right thing to start.

LEO

Three of Coins, The Tower, Six of Cups

A skirmish with someone you thought things might go well with in the future (spoiler… scratch that idea) makes you rethink someone from your past and, in a weird roundabout way, brings about a reunion that is actually the right thing, even though you don’t know that right now. Well, drama is your middle name, Leo, so I’d expect nothing less.

The Three of Coins sees you striking up a new connection (might be romantic, friendship, or work), but The Tower sees it going awry. Maybe you find out things were not what they seemed, or this person has lied. Something happens which causes the scales to fall from your eyes.

The Six of Cups swiftly jumps in to make you rethink and rekindle a connection from your past. Could be an ex (uh oh), could be an old friend, could be a past colleague or even role. You see it differently, given the burn you’ve just experienced, and you value it differently too. Let this movie play out, I’m intrigued!

VIRGO

Five of Cups, Knight of Swords, Ace of Wands

Push aside any regrets or sadness you momentarily experience this August about an old relationship, and instead look ahead, have faith in your future, and pro-actively seek new bonds and relationships. Many people want to get to know you!

The Five of Cups sees you briefly dwelling on something you lost or which didn’t work out. The Knight of Swords is a bit of a ruthless nudge to move past it. What’s done is done. You can’t force affections or wind back events… turn your gaze to the future. Force yourself through distraction and entertainment, and you will soon forget this feeling.

The Ace of Wands is the priority – new news. New friendships, hobbies, clubs, circles, gatherings, trips, outings, events, classes, ideas, and projects. See this as something like a school holiday month – doing lots of fun stuff. You’re going to meet so many people and start so many fulfilling things. Enjoy yourself!

LIBRA

Seven of Swords, Three of Swords, Five of Coins

Think of August as a purging month; time to get rid of a few connections. You love to be loved and liked, you are a charmer who attracts many followers and admirers… But your light can also draw shadow and shade. The Seven and Three of Swords are blunt cards about people being icky, back-stabbing, unkind or unfair. Not everyone is as trusting, wholesome, and eager to please as you are. You know the circles you’ve drifted into that don’t feel right, or the roles and situations you’ve ended up participating in that make you uneasy. Maybe you can’t put your finger on why, but you feel it.

The Five of Coins sees you withdrawing and untangling yourself. Initially, you may resist it as you like to be popular and busy, but these connections are not worth it. Let them go – better options are coming very soon!

SCORPIO

King of Swords, Justice, Ten of Coins

The actions and decisions you take this August will have ripples and echoes for years to come, so be sure to act in a way that benefits you long term, and that reflects the side of you that you want engraved in stone. TBH, that’s good advice for EVERY decision you take.
The King of Swords wants you to think ahead and consider the future when you’re doing stuff in the present. Use that as your lens when reviewing information and options. Justice brings an ethical element to the table as well – doing the right thing, maybe the harder thing, but the thing that will help you feel easy and at peace in your conscience and sub conscious.

Shortcuts with risks or negative impacts on others may get us someplace faster, but they carry a toll, too. They are often not worth that price. The Ten of Coins sees you heading in the right direction towards a secure home, lasting love, wealth, prosperity, and success. You’re strong and destined for a good life. Plant the right seeds this August.

SAGITTARIUS

Ten of Wands, Eight of Wands, Four of Wands

A trio of Wands cards. Wands is the suit linked to your astrological element – Fire. So, this August will be fulfilling, energising, active, purposeful and even exciting! You will feel at home in this month. There is a balance to be struck, of course, and don’t let FOMO make you bite off more than you can chew or take on challenges which are too much, too soon.

The Ten of Wands is a burnout warning, and always urges you to seek deep rest and regular pitstops. The Eight of Wands shows you will be in demand, with lots of invites and openings, options and opportunities. You are an abundant person by nature, being ruled by Jupiter, so you can do more than most, but please be aware of your limits and stay within them.

How to do so? Discernment. The Four of Wands asks you to prioritise things which will uplift you and bring about progress, promotion or advancement. Don’t spin around the same old whirlpools, or cover the same territory as usual. Strike out, seek new horizons, experiment, and take an untrodden pathway. You are heading to a new level and space. Prioritise this journey.

CAPRICORN

Nine of Wands, Ace of Swords, Queen of Coins

You are going to face into, share, and tackle a home truth about your health, wealth, work or home, and it’s going to be so rewarding, cathartic, and liberating that you will wonder why you have side-stepped, or even ignored, this for so long.

We can all bury our head in the sand about stuff we’d rather not deal with. The Ace of Swords sees you finally facing something you’ve tried to suppress, maybe hoping it would just resolve itself. A tough conversation is needed, so you can air your truth, listen to the other side, and come to a new level of understanding.

The Queen of Coins shows this revolves around either health, wealth, work, or home. Also, the crux of it is about you taking responsibility for something, and stepping up. I promise it will be the making of you. The Nine of Wands is a reassurance that you can handle this, win at this, and benefit hugely from this. The time is right to do it. Step into your power.

AQUARIUS

The World, Knight of Wands, Queen of Swords

The thirst for travel and adventure courses through your veins like lifeblood. All Aquarians are innate explorers, love venturing out, seeing a new landscape, striking ahead towards a new horizon. The World and Knight of Wands combine forces this August to see you doing just that, even if it’s only planning and researching something. Be bold, be fearless, be authentic to your dreams. You only get one life, so don’t store up regret or ‘should haves’.

The Queen of Swords suggests this is all going to come down to your real appetite for it, because it’s going to be a largely solo mission. You are the initiator, the organiser, the motivator, and the doer. This is on you. Are you up for it, still? I promise it will be worth it and will expand your personal development, perspective, and ambition too. Think of it as a mini challenge with a wonderful prize. Create your own adventure this August, Aquarius.

PISCES

Seven of Coins, Two of Cups, The Sun

Whatever anyone else says, put the relationships you value most in your life first, Pisces. You are a people person through and through, and this is what makes you thrive, tick, and feel good. The Seven of Coins sees you shifting and pivoting. You’re noticing who is supportive, comforting, interested, and uplifting. Basically, you’re weeding out some of the the unreliable or draining folk you’ve picked up along the way (people are drawn to your kindness.)

The Two of Cups and The Sun sees you turning towards the ones who make you feel warm, loved, happy, and cared about… and this simple shift makes all the difference. You are so loved. A new romance or a blossoming one could be on the cards, maybe with a Leo or a fellow Water sign. If you’re travelling then look out for a blazing holiday romance that maybe has longevity too. You are literally living a summer of love!

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