AUGUST 2026 ASTROLOGY NEWSLETTER
Greetings dear star friends, with so much to discuss this month, I’m starting right now under Wednesdays’ extraordinary full moon. Labelled a Buck moon by native Algonquins as the time when a male deer’s antlers would begin to grow.
Buddhism has regarded it as the day of Dharma, when one’s good deeds and actions are repaid.
For the Hindus, Guru Purinima, is a day set aside for respect and gratitude to academic and spiritual teachers who have lifted up minds and souls.
Now, another nice part about this moon in its location of 6 degrees Aquarius, known as Shravana: A generous heart, poetic skills, knowledge and reverence for higher forms of scripture all make this a highly exalted moon.
Possibly the best full moon of the year, with the Sun and Jupiter at 6 Leo, and the amazing support of outer planets, which would suggest an expansion of thoughts and awareness, all to be ushered in by the early 6 degree Aquarius moon.
Lucky are those September, November, January March, May, and July 25- 30th birthdays.
The aura and influence of this powerful lunation should persist with some joy and hope, its fire and air team suggesting “time for action, let’s do it” up until the solar eclipse of August 12th.
One other interesting point is the full moon’s exact conjoining to the USA lunar north node at 6 Leo in the 8th house of finance. For now that’s ok.
For now, any good news would come from the Uranus, Pluto and Neptune air and fire positive triumvirate. Soon they will move slightly ahead and do whatever they can to soften that oncoming conflict from Mars in Gemini, to Venus and Mercury in Virgo. Harsh words, anger steaming up just after the wonderful gift of this full Moon in Aquarius.
Yes, eclipse season has returned and the four standout days do appear to be: July 29th, August 12th, August 22nd and August 27th’s lunar eclipse.
As this Lion’s month will be releasing so much energy, with some voices demanding “me first, I’m in charge!” and the rest living it up enjoying the good life, I’ll just call August 2026 the month that the beasts are free, real or imagined, and some even escape from their cages .
THOUGHTS ON THIS CYCLE
JULY 29 – AUGUST 4th Yes these early days are shining its light so magnificently with a tight cazimi between Jupiter, king of the gods, and the Sun, which hasn’t happened since 2104. While this partnership urges creativity for some, for others maybe an over reach, or inflated ego needing approval from others. Back to the inner planets’ fighting with verbal swords and lies, all demanding and denying truth, is there any hope ? Sorry, but these screeches will move along for several more days. We are seeing exact repeat of Mars in its 1776 chart’s 21 Gemini, squaring Neptune then and again present day. This is a dangerous aspect in any chart, as it displays harsh news, misinformation, deceit and even addiction! (any ideas? )
Of major significance present day, is the 18 and a half year shift of the north lunar node into 29.50 Aquarius, given its core intentions and definitions of liberty and freedom for all. It appears that this ripping off of words and lies demanding and denying truth, will move along for several more days. News off, Netflix on ?
AUGUST 5 – 11th Venus and the moon entering Libra on the 7th should alleviate some of that noise. Then another really good day is August 8th, the final day, and a glorious one, of the mythical lion’s portal. This several day inner soul journey inspires us to acknowledge the “I am who I am” message of the Leo Sun to one’s self.
Saturday ’s steady reinforcement from Saturn and the beautiful Gemini moon, all make for the perfect time to wash away any negatives and set intentions to honor and activate your own soul’s path . Numerology considers the number “8” to be pretty lucky for a windfall. And here we have a double 8 (1971, 2015 8/8 birthdays as well as some others, have a triple 8 ).
AUGUST 12th -19th Wednesday’s Solar Eclipse in Leo (10:37 am pdt) shines right out with the Perseid meteor shower. The auspicious energy continues a little further with that cheerful Jupiter and Saturn in an optimistic fire trine to Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom, we’ll take it . We could be needing her insights soon as the eclipse has landed in the somewhat tricky nakshatra known as Ashlesha, the snake who sheds its skin. What truths and secrets that have been hidden will no doubt be shed, slipping out from the underworld if they haven’t already ?
The unmitigated desire for power and kingship we’ve seen in the previous months, will blow its Shofar soon, triggering the usual response of power grabs, rebellion.
The influence of this eclipse starting over the Russian arctic, does upset the chart of Vladimir Putin. The astro history of Saturn conjoined with Neptune has noted the 1989, 1953, and 1917 dramatic undoing and changes in Russian leadership. This aspect started earlier this year and will return before the end of 2026.
Lucky for those April, June, August, October and February 11-13th birthdays, given of course the natal aspects. slipping out from the underworld.
Yes, this sets the stage for a major event all depending upon for whom it may affect. In earlier times, solar eclipses were taken as signs that a King will die. Present time, I might say certain Caesar Augustinians might be clutching their crowns, all depending upon where 19. 30 to 20 degrees of Leo might be affected in their charts.
A note of caution, even confusion, does begin on Saturday the 15th, with Mars, Lilith and Ceres moving into early Cancer creating a hard square to Neptune. This will continue up to the 18th. A problem may be caused by those early Cancerian degrees in watery Ardra, ruled by the storm god Rudra. This does send out a clear warning to be on alert for weather disturbances such as winds and floods. Other than weather disruptions, the snake has not forgotten us, will he soon be providing any information?
Later Tuesday’s favorable Sun and Moon with Eris, Vesta and the lunar nodes, will make for a better day all depending upon location. The
harmonious intentions of the outer planets will do their best provide the needed relief with which to enjoy these next few days. Meanwhile, a few Buck horns are growing bigger, and swinging around like antennae, since we are now in the season of Leo. Attention seekers or just party animals, may overdo it with Friday’s Sagittarius moon. Then we have to get ready for a very significant moment.
August 22 – 27th Tuesday and Wednesday’s specific lineup of the south node to the Sun all in 29.50 Leo, and tight with the fixed star Regulus, the ruler, is a really big deal. Include the sharp retorts from Mercury opposite Uranus when asking what or whom will this provoke ? Well, these signs and degrees greatly affect Donald Trump’s rising sign, ruler of body and self, suggesting a few unpleasant things could be in store for him. Historically speaking this once a year alignment of the Sun to south node, occurred on Sept 10, 2025, the day Charlie Kirk was shot. The death of the conservative, and politically outspoken Christian business man, thereby erupted into a firestorm of heated voices. Then back to the meaning of eclipses in Pisces: sacrifice, illusion, oceans, and even spiritual, as Pope Leo had canonized Carlos Acutis age15, the first Catholic millennial saint, on this same day.
If you’re interested, the previous Sun conjoining south node occurred on September 29th, 2024. The Sun was with the south node at 6 degrees of Libra at that time. A future date would be August 4th 2027.
My next thought was, does Vance have a chance? In looking over JD’s chart these past 35 days, I’d say not right now. He’s been having a pretty rough month, family and political, as shown by the transits and eclipse. However, this late month’s lunar eclipse does hold a helpful note, then early September’s slightly better aspects, could bring at least some reassurance. Better news does appear to arrive for him towards the end of the year. As I’m not a political savant or psychic, I can’t say what that might be.
AUGUST 28 – 31st The August 27th Lunar eclipse (9:18 pm pdt) is likely to run the human, not AI’s, emotional wheel on overdrive, thanks to Uranus and Mercury’s argumentative T square.
The eclipse, set at 4.45 Virgo with the fixed star Deneb, the tail of the Swan, shows another possible outcome. This star’s love of science and art, now with Mercury in its sign of exaltation, may inspire the arts, communication, trade and more. I’m ok with the squaring part, it will push the revelations further out and become rather interesting topics of discussion.
Considering all that’s taken place in the past month, these hard aspects approaching our USA’s natal chart, relieved somewhat with Jupiter and Saturn holding up the white flag of peace, just says you don’t get everything at once. With an eye on the near future, having Pluto, and in 2 months, our US Moon’s tight connection to the north node, our true Aquarian message of freedom and justice for all might just find its voice. In closing, I will say that hope is on the way and I’ll have my eye on a November to remember.
SOME BETTER DATES: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7,11, 12, 13,14,18
BIRTHDAYS OF NOTE: The following birthdays are based on the very close degrees of the Sun if closely aspected present month. I don’t generalize on a large swath of 1- 30 dates for which I could never be specific, but Sun Sign astrology can be entertaining and financially successful.
Normally a true birth time will provide an accurate rising sign and degree of the moon. Call these the Three Majors. Then we can begin to talk true astrology. The Sun is still very significant for it represents the soul’s manifestation in the outer world, even health issues and then the house position gets even more specific. Vedic astrology is primarily based on the moon, for its quickly shifting degree descriptions and chart dominance. If you’d like to see your own chart for these details just follow the new link provided to observe nicely arranged charts with specific explanations.
https://astro-charts.com
AUGUST 1-2nd Very interesting contrast of energies here. Yes the excitement of having Jupiter right with your Sun for your birthday shows what help and support you’ll be getting. That watery moon in Pisces, so lovely with Mercury suggests some deep inner thoughts and even creative urges, music nature, what else, something wonderful! Happy Birthday !
AUGUST 7 – 9th In case you haven’t read this letter, you are so lucky to have these days for your birthdays this year! Just lovely in so many ways. One of the best days of the year! The Lion’s gate message is of course, to think about who you are and what you want!.
AUGUST 12 -13th A solar eclipse birthday marks a life changing year ahead for you, all depending on how 20 Leo is activated in your chart. You do have two friends out there, Eris and Pallas, in Aries which is nice. Just be careful when driving or any thing too risky. Do check your chart’s natal aspects.
AUGUST 23- 24th A very nice few days are outlined for you specifically around the 14 -18th,
when Mars enters cancer and Chiron goes into Taurus. Early water and earth love your early earth! The eclipse is about 3 days away, no big deal.
SEPTEMBER 15 – 20th A bit fractious for you early days up to say the 17th. Some barking in your hands or outside? Just stand back and let the dogs go away. I wouldn’t react just now. And with Mars pushing against you I wouldn’t take any risks, like sky diving or surfing in big waves,
SEPTEMBER 24 – 30th This is so nice for all of you early Libras! Such a gift to have such this uplift to your thoughts, plans, connections, and just your life. A bit of caution advised from mid month on. But the full moon of July 29 ’s aura takes you well into the weekend and further on as well.
OCTOBER 11 – 13th The solar eclipse of the 12th is actually pretty nice for you! And you’ll find out what it means by later October into November .
OCTOBER 21 -23 These same exact dates have so much influence for you and in a super positive way! It looks like you may be changing big ideas or plans, and that’s ok! And also August 7 – 12th shows Mars sending you a lot of physical and mental energy and drive! Pretty good month for you !
OCTOBER 28 – 30th just some cautionary notes for you regarding the very end of July, be careful don’t fall for any bs. That Jupiter in Leo might abrupt your plans, but hold on, the sky has 6 months of Mars in Virgo for you !
NOVEMBER 11-13th Please be careful on these same dates as yours, because the solar eclipse is not very friendly to your birth suns. Be sure you’re feeling ok and nothing is lingering in health or work. You have other planetary aspects so this isn’t the only thing. And second week of September on, is your time to fly!
NOVEMBER 26 – 28th These birthdays line up to the lunar eclipse with a few blockages. Nothing lasts forever, and the early air and fire energies are so helpful to you all month long !
NOVEMBER 30 -DECEMBER 4th. Ok, these earlier dates will love most of the month’ s Jupiter gift of joy and luck for you! Then for the later dates, mid month on, the king of the gods does the same for you! see?
DECEMBER 12 – 13th Ok now it may sound weird but that solar eclipse same dates, is just great for you! It’s big and that’s terrific! Think what you want to do and plan for it.
DECEMBER 16 – 18th How nice for you to have the support of the lunar nodes , for ,any months, now on your team, and! You have that outer Eris, the female Mars with you for a while as a gift of creativity and drive.
DECEMBER 21 – 26th Just a note of caution for you early Caps, that would be from the 13th of the month up to the 25th. It’s a blocking effort from Neptune with Mars opposite in Cancer. Stay calm, they leave.
JANUARY 3- 7th, For part of the month you may feel run down, tired, or just blocked from something you want to do. You can blame Saturn for that and by the very very late month, I would advise you to stay safe . Too fractious right then.
JANUARY 16- 18th Be very careful beginning month, and then on these same later dates, 2 annoyances. One you’ve been feeling for a while, that female Mars creature named Eris, pushing and demanding. You know what to do. Say no!
JANUARY 22 – 29th How nice for you to have such great friends like Uranus Pluto and Neptune ! Are you writing a book? I mean you could or you could take up something new!
even better is how that full moon in late
July loved you !
FEBRUARY 3- 8th For much of the month Mars in Gemini will be so helpful, in all mental and physical matters. Just keep in mind that Saturn has been a close by friend to you and even when he goes retro later month, he’ll be back. His bond with Jupiter at month;’s end is nice for you as well!
FEBRUARY 12- 13th, Ok you are right in the line of the solar eclipse. Depending on your natal chart, lets see if thats helpful.I couple nice aspects from Eris and Pallas Athena are great!
Earlier month you ve got Mars right next to you with an energy drink!
FEBRUARY 21 – 23d The lunar eclipse late month lines up to your Suns therefore be a bit careful in what you do or say as Uranus might even throw something at you. Mid month gets helpful when Mars jumps into your pool to help.
MARCH 11 -16th The first part of the month, early week, has your name on it. And Mars barking at your door doesn’t help . You might be trying to do too much at one time, or some discussion going back and forth is irritating. All leaves by the 12th.
MARCH 24- 27th Wow this is so nice for you, i mean to have four outer planets holding you up, your plans, your thoughts, your social life! lucky you!
MARCH 28 -30th The powerful incredible full moon of the 28 – 29th July rang your bell I am sure and in a really good way! Include the 4 outer planetary energy and you are doing great all the way! Neptune with Uranus! Genius aspect!
APRIL 11- 13th You lucky Mars ruled kids, that full moon same dates was just great for you! The energy boost the fun! I’m so glad because you deserved it!
APRIL 16 -19th my late fire friends have some drive and energy all month due to the support from the outer lunar nodes now on your team! and from Eris and Chiron! Life changing and exciting. The first week’s Mars move intimater Gemini is another helpful perk! yay!
APRIL 22 – 25th With Pluto opposite you may felt some sort of set back, but soon , around the 12th, Mars starts to come in to help and support your plans. See ? Also, that late lunar eclipse does some ok things for you as well, deep and strong.
MAY 11- 13th Now that solar eclipse was not really your friend unless you have nice collection in Air and Fire. The only cautionary note comes late October to early November. Trigger to Eclipses . All I care about.
MAY 22- 24th That late August aspect same dates, might be a but of nuisance on these exact same dates, so back off. Otherwise it’s so exciting to see you with your friends upstairs! Uranus and Pluto have been and still are, working together and uplifting your Steve Jobs brain. Yep it’s still on fire and will be for some time.
MAY 27 – 29th The very end month’s lunar eclipse bothers your Sun. So ignore any negative thoughts around then. Just know that the really good news is from Uranus and Jupiter to you infuse your creativity! And the late July full moon Loved you so much!
JUNE 1- 7th The good news for you Gems is how Saturn is moving back and forth close by to support you in all endeavors and plans! Such a gift .And later month Jupiter comes in to make things even better on into the next month!
JUNE 11- 14th Well, hello, some good news for you! The solar eclipse has nothing but nice things to tell you ! LOTs of positive energy for anything eyed like to do plus your body’s energy!
JUNE 15 -18th Now we have the very early month back and forth rambling and confusion.
It will work itself out because the Sun in Leo likes your Suns and soon the north lunar node, Rahu, in Aquarius, will be your side guard and support you in every way. And you still have that fire goddess, Eris lining to energize and uplift you. Good news!
JULY 2-7th Now just a reminder that Saturn is lurking around throwing a square block at you but he’s going backwards soon. Very early week some back and forth with arguments or something not straightened out.Your most critical days come at the month’s end.
JULY 16- 18th The only difficult time could arrive late month. The problem is that square from Eris, the energizer fire goddess in Aries same degrees as your sun. And Mars with Mercury will light that match end of the month. Be careful .
JULY 22- 27th How lucky are you to have the gang of 4, in early air and fire right with you for most of the month. Jupiter early month ,then he moves, but Uranus, Neptune calming and promoting Pluto all the days ahead ! Wonderful!